TM 10-4610-243-13
2-10. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE cont.
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Assemble 4-Inch Hose Connection Kits. Refer to figure 2-23.
WARNING
To prevent contamination of drinking water, make sure protective caps and
plugs are installed when components are not in use. Do not remove caps and
plugs from components until couplings are ready to be connected.
NOTE
Install all valves with control handles in upright position and valves fully closed.
Two 4-inch hose connection kits are used in the water system. Kit no. 2 is shown, kit no. 1 is similar.
All couplings in this kit are 4 inch diameter.
(1)
Connect two 20 foot discharge hoses (2 and 3) to tee (1) (from 2-inch hose connection kit).
NOTE
Do steps (2) through (5) and (10) through (12) below to assemble a 4-inch hose connection kit that
uses a quick acting valve (figure 2-23, item 6).
Do steps (6) through (12) below to assemble a 4-inch hose connection kit that uses the tee and gate
valve assembly (figure 2-23, item 10) and an additional hose (item 11).
(2)
Connect tee (4) to 20 foot discharge hose (3).
(3)
Connect quick acting valve (6) to tee (4).
(4)
Connect 20 foot discharge hose (7) to quick acting valve (6).
(5)
Connect butterfly valve (8) to 20 foot discharge hose (7).
(6)
Connect tee and gate valve assembly (10) to discharge hose (3).
(7)
Connect 20 foot discharge hose (7) to tee and gate valve assembly (10).
(8)
Connect 20 foot suction hose (11) to discharge hose (7).
(9)
Connect butterfly valve (8) to 20 foot suction hose (11).
(10) Unfold nozzle stand assembly (9) and attach butterfly valve (8) to bracket on stand.
(11) Repeat applicable steps above to assemble kit no. 1.
(12) On kit no. 1, install cap (5) on open coupling on tee (4) or tee and gate valve assembly (10).
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