TM 10-4320-310-14
4-5.
INSPECTING EQUIPMENT
a.
Inspect the unit for damage incurred during shipment. If the unit has been damaged, report the damage on
SF Form 364, Report of Discrepancy.
b.
Check the unit against packing slip to see H the shipment is complete. Report all discrepancies in
accordance with the instructions of DA PAM 738-750.
c.
Check to see whether the unit has been modified.
4-6.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
a.
Locate unit as close as possible to flammable liquid to be pumped. Keep the suction hose and the amount of
lift as short as possible.
b.
The operating site should be as level as possible (no more than 20 degrees slope) or the engine lubrication
system may not work properly.
c.
Keep the suction and discharge hoses as short and straight as possible.
d.
Allow adequate space to permit support of the suction and discharge hoses where they enter the pump.
e.
Remove dust plug and connect the suction hose to suction (intake) female quick disconnect coupling half (1).
Highest point in the suction hose should be at the pump.
f.
Remove dust cap and connect discharge hose to discharge male quick disconnect coupling half (2).
g.
Make sure that connections are tight.
The centrifugal pump unit must be connected to a suitable ground
before operation. Arcing caused by a buildup of static electricity
may Ignite volatile fluids and cause an explosion and fire.
h.
The pump unit may be grounded to an underground metallic water system, a driven metal rod or a buried
metal plate. A ground rod must have a minimum diameter of 5/8 inch if solid or 3/4 inch if pipe and must be driven to a
minimum depth of 8 feet. A ground plate must have a minimum area of 9 square feet and must be buried to a minimum
depth of 4 feet. The ground lead must be at least number 6 average wire gauge (AWG) copper wire. If ground rod is
used, connect the pump unit to the ground rod as follows:
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