TM 5-3820-256-10
(a)
Pump Water Into Tank. (See Figure 2-37).
1
Couple the suction strainer (1) to the female end (2) of the one hose; couple the male end (3) to
the pump outlet.
2
Submerge the stainer in the water source.
3
Couple the male end of another hose to the other pump outlet and couple the female end to either
the: fill pipe (4); rear valve (5); or front valve (6). Be sure to open the valve if using either front
or rear valve. If using the fill pipe, first remove the cap.
CAUTION
Never operate the water pump against a closed valve.
NOTE
An automatic bypass backplate, which will internally bypass the pump if you try to operate with a closed
valve, is built into the pump. This safety feature should not be used longer than 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Open the rear vent valve (7).
Figure 2-37. Pump Water Into Tank
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