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ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE - Continued.
(4)
Remove cap (5) from male coupling (6).
(5)
Position male coupling (6) in female coupling (2) and hold in place.
(6)
Pull both locking arms (1) back at the same time until arms are down against body of female coupling
(2).
(7)
Verify that male coupling (6) and female coupling (2) are connected by pulling on couplings. Couplings
should remain securely connected and locking arms (1) must remain snug against coupling body.
Disconnection.
WARNING
Do not disconnect hose couplings while water system is pressurized. Hose ends may whip,
causing injury to personnel and damage to equipment.
(8)
Pull locking arms (1) up and out from female coupling (2).
(9)
Pull female couplings (2) from male couplings (6).
(10) Insert plug (3) in female coupling (2) and pull locking arms (1) back against coupling body.
(11) Place cap (5) over male coupling (6) and pull locking arms (4) back against cap body.
d.
Install Water Tank.
NOTE
A lifting device is required to remove the collapsible fabric tank from the storage chest and
position the tank at the installation site. Notify unit maintenance to assist you with positioning
heavy components.
(1)
Place water tank in position at installation site.
(2)
Assemble and prepare water tank for use in accordance with the applicable TM.
e.
Assemble Single Tank Connection Kit. (Refer to Figure 2-5)
WARNING
To prevent contamination of drinking water make sure water tank elbows are capped and plugged
when system hoses are not connected to tank. Do not remove caps and plugs from components
until couplings are ready to be connected.
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