TM 10-4610-243-13
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Section I
Description and Use of Operator's Controls and Indicators .................................................
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Gate Valves ...............................................................................................................................
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Distribution Nozzles ...................................................................................................................
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Water Meters .............................................................................................................................
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Quick Acting Valves ...................................................................................................................
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Butterfly Valves..........................................................................................................................
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Section II
Operator's Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).......................................
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General ......................................................................................................................................
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PMCS Procedures......................................................................................................................
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Leakage Definitions for Operator PMCS.....................................................................................
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Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services ............................................................
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Section III
Operation Under Usual Conditions .........................................................................................
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Assembly and Preparation for Use .............................................................................................
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Initial Adjustment ......................................................................................................................
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Operating Procedures ................................................................................................................
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Decals and Instruction Plates .....................................................................................................
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Operating Auxiliary Equipment ..................................................................................................
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Preparation for Movement..........................................................................................................
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Section IV
Operation Under Unusual Conditions ....................................................................................
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Operation in Extreme Cold (Below 32F)....................................................................................
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Operation in Extreme Heat ........................................................................................................
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Operation in Dusty or Sandy Areas ...........................................................................................
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Operation in Salt Water Areas ...................................................................................................
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Emergency Procedures ..............................................................................................................
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General Cleaning and Decontamination .....................................................................................
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Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
This section provides the operator with information needed to locate, identify, and use the controls and indicators on the
800K Water Storage and Distribution System. The components and controls identified in this section are applicable to
the entire system. Many of the controls are used repeatedly throughout the system.
Various models of 350 gpm pumps, 125 gpm pumps, hypochlorination units, and 50K collapsible fabric tanks can be
supplied with your water system. Refer to the applicable technical manuals for specific information on this equipment.
Refer to TM55-8145-200-13&P for description and use of operator's controls and indicators on the Tricon.
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