TM 10-4320-315-24
1-8. Nomenclature Cross-Reference List. This listing includes nomenclature cross-references used in this manual.
Common Name
Official Nomenclature
Pumping Assembly
Pumping Assembly, Water
600 GPM, Trailer Mounted
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1-9. Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features.
a.
Characteristics. The pumping assembly consists of a diesel-engine driven, self-priming centrifugal pump, control
panel, and a noise enclosure mounted on a wheel-mounted trailer assembly.
b.
Capabilities and Features. The pumping assembly has an operational output of 600 gpm at 150 psig when
pumping water.
(1)
Self-priming pump.
(2)
Air-cooled, diesel engine driven.
(3)
Wheel-mounted trailer unit.
(4)
Highly mobile.
(5)
Sound attenuated to 70 db2.
1-10. Location and Description of Major Components (Figure 1-2).
a.
PUMP ASSEMBLY (1). Rated at 600 gpm. Draws water from source or upline boost pump and feeds reservoir
or next downline boost pump. Fitted with suction and discharge elbows suitable for connection to 6 in. grooved
pipe couplings.
b.
NOISE ENCLOSURE (2). Provides for noise reduction.
c.
DIESEL ENGINE (3). Engine is a 4-stroke, 6 cylinder, air cooled diesel engine that drives pump. Operating
mode of engine is set on control panel. Operated in manual or automatic mode.
d.
CONTROL PANEL (4). Controls system operations.
e.
JACKS (5). Used to support and level pumping assembly.
f.
TWO-WHEEL TRAILER ASSEMBLY (6). Transports pumping assembly.
g.
TRIPOD ASSEMBLY (7). Supports front of pumping station in deployment mode. Tripod assembly is raised in
travel mode.
h.
PARKING BRAKES (8). Used to lock wheels in place when trailer is not in transit.
i.
SURGE BRAKING SYSTEM (9). Provides braking for the pumping assembly when being towed. Activated by
stopping motion of vehicle.
j.
RUNNING/BRAKE LIGHTS (10). Provide visual traffic signals for in-transit use.
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