TM 5-4320-274-14&P
CHAPTER 4
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
4-1. Inspecting and Servicing Equipment
a. Inspection.
(1) Make a complete visual inspection of the unit to assure that all accessories, attachments, publications, and
required tools have been delivered with the pumping assembly.
(2) Inspect the unit for loss of parts or hard- ware.
(3) Rotate the pump by hand prior to starting the unit; this will assure freedom of action of components. (4) If
used equipment is being inspected, pay particular attention to all inspection procedures.
b. Servicing Equipment.
(1) Equipment is shipped complete and ready for operation.
(2) Perform the daily preventive maintenance checks and services (para 3-4).
4-2. Installation of Separately Packed Components
The pumps are packed as a single unit and there- fore require no specific instructions for the installation of
separately packed components.
4-3. Installation and Setting Up Instructions
a. Set the unit on a base of sufficient strength to support its weight and as level as possible and not more than 25
feet above liquid.
b. Connect suitable hose lines to the suction and discharge flange adapters.
c. Connect the electrical leads to the power cable as shown in figure 4-1.
NOTE
The cable has four color-coded conductors. The green conductor has an oversize
lug at one end and is connected to the large pin of the plug connector. It is used
to connect the frame of the electric motor to the power source ground system.
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