TM 10-4320-307-24
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
a.
Design pumping rate of 800 gpm at 1800 Feet of head (fluids with specific gravity of 0.85).
b.
Automatic shutdown for high temperature, low lube oil pressure, overspeed, and low suction pressure.
c.
Operates in surrounding temperature between 25° and 135°F.
d.
Operates at altitudes between sea level and 9000 feet (2743.2 m) above sea level.
e.
Continuous operation during periods or blowing sand.
f.
Cold weather starting aid.
g.
Skid mounted for transport.
h.
Unit designed to limit damage caused by severe handling expected to be encountered in a battlefield
environment.
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
FLEXIBLE COUPLING (1). The flexible coupling is used to connect the speed increaser to the pump.
ENGINE ENCLOSURE (2). The enclosure boxes the engine along its sides, top, and ends. Four hinged doors and two
removable side panels provide accessibility to the engine The air Intake duct on top and the muffler are removable for
transportation.
COOLANT RADIATOR (3). The radiator is part of the engine cooling system that maintains the engine coolant at
specified temperature during operation.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY (4). The engine is a dual turbocharged diesel engine capable of providing 450 hp at 2100 rpm
while in continuous operation.
SPEED INCREASER (5). The speed increaser is used to increase engine speed to optimum pump speed of 3458 rpm.
A clutch lever extends from the speed increaser gear box to a position in front of the control panel.
GROUNDING ROD CONNECTION POINT (6). The grounding rod connection point provides a connection point for the
grounding rod cable assemblies.
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