TM10-4320-226-14SECTION III. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION1.14FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.The 350 GPM pumping assembly is a movile pump that transfers water.It is trailer mounted and is towed by a vehiclefor short distances.When moved, the 350 GPM pumping assembly is connected from the towing vehicle, and thenstabilized. Hoses are connected to the equipment between the water source and destination. The engine is started andthe water flow is controlled by gate valves. The following paragraphs provide a functional description of the 350 GPMPumping Assembly.1.14.1 Operator’sFunctionalDescription.1.14.1.1ExhaustSystem.The exhaust system consists of the muffler, exhaust tubing, and spark arrester. Theexhaust system provides a noise reduction.1..14.1.2AirCleaner. The air cleaner provides filtered air to the combustion chambers of the engine. It consists oftwo filters that filter the air before it reaches the intake manifold of the engine.1.14.1.3ElectricalSystem. The electrical system provides the power to drive the pump assembly and is controlledby either a mechanical or electrical control device.1.14.1.4FuelSystem. The fuel system is attached to the fuel tank and provides fuel to the engine. The amount offuel going to the engine determines the engine speed. On the pumps covered in this manual engfine speed is controlledmanually by a knob/control rod arrangement,1.14.1.5Engine Assembly. The engine assembly provides the power to operate the centrifugal pump assembly andis controlled by either a mechanical or electrical control device.1.14.1.6ControlPanelAssembly.The control panel assembly provides the controls and indicators indicated below. They are further discussed in Chapter2 under controls and indicators.Emergency Stop SwitchAmmeterPush to Start SwitchSuction GaugeOil Pressure Bypass SwitchDischarge GaugeOil Pressure GaugeRheostat(Model350PAWN)Tachometer/HourmeterPanel Lights(Model 350 PAWN)1.14.1.7PumpAssembly. The pump assembly is the unit that actually transfers fuels from a source (storage tank,railroad car, ship etc) to a destination point that may be another tank, downstream boost pump or using vehicle etc. Allother components support this function. The pump assembly consists primarily of an impeller, driven by the engine, anda metal housing that surrounds the impeller. It is normally self priming, but includes a priming port that can be used if thepump fails to prime because of large differences in altitude between the pump and the source of fuel, pump wear and otherreasons.1.14.1.9FuelTankThe fuel tank provides storage for diesel fuel. It has a 19 gallon (71.9 liter) capacity, The tankhas a fuel level gauge, two fuel source selector valves, filler cap, drain plug, and overflow return fitting. Thefuel level gaugeprovides a visual indication of the fuel level inside the tank. Fuel is added to the tank via the filler cap.1.14.1.10WheelMountedFrameAssembly. The wheel mounted frame assembly allows the 350 GPM PumpingAssembly to be towed behind a movile vehicle for short distances.1 - 8 C h a n g e2
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