TM10-4320-226-14
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
SECTION I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
SCOPE.
This manual is for your use in operating and maintaining the 350 Gallons Per Minute (GPM), Diesel Driven Pumping
Assembly, Models 350 PAW (NSN 4320-01-158-2954), W-87012 (NSN 4320-01-265-2168) and 350 PAWN (NSN
4320-01-436-0188). Figure 1-1 illustrates the equipment. The manual covers operating instructions and operator, unit,
direct support, and general support maintenance requirements for the equipment.
1.2
MAINTENANCE FORMS AND PROCEDURES.
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM
738-750, (The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS)) (Maintenance Management Update)
1.3
CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC).
Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army material is a continuing concern.
It is important that any corrosion
problems with this item be reported so that the problem can be corrected and improvements can be made to prevent the
problem in future items.
While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, it can also include deterioration of other materials, such as
rubber and plastic,
Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of these materials may be a corrosion problem.
The Form should be submitted to the address specified in DA PAM 738-750.
1.4
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIAL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE.
Refer to TM 750-244-3for instructions on destruction of Army material to prevent enemy use.
1.5
EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATION (EIR).
If your pumping assembly needs improvement, let us know. Send us an Equipment Improvement Recommendation (EIR).
You, the user, are the only one who can tell us what you don’t like about your equipment. Let us know why you don’t like
the design or performance. Put it on Form SF 368 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at Commander, U.S.
Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command ATTN: AMSTA-TR-E/MPA Warren, Michigan 48397-5000. We will
send you a reply.
1.6
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE.
Refer to Section VI of Chapter 4 for storage requirements of the pumping assembly.
1.7
NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST
Table 1-1 provides a cross-reference listing of the common names to official nomenclature.
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