TM 10-4320-325-14
TO 34Y5-2-40-1
(4)
Loosen the four J-bolts and remove the centrifugal pump from the skid bottom.
b. Inspect the pump for dirt, grease, chipped paint, scratches, or dents.
c.
If damage has occurred during shipment or transportation, report the damage on SF 364.
Request Direct Support Maintenance to refurbish, repaint, or repair the pump assembly.
d. The discharge, suction, and priming port extensions are shipped loose and need to be installed
before operating pump.
(1) Items that require installation before pump is ready for operation are listed in Table 4-1.
Note
All threaded pipe fittings must have four clockwise wraps of Teflon tape.
Make sure gaskets are installed in both female cam-locking coupling halves.
(2) Install 2 x 8-inch long nipple with male coupling half (1, Figure 4-1) into pump discharge
port.
(3) Install 2 x 5-inch long nipple with female coupling half (2) into pump suction port.
(4) Install 2 x 2-inch long nipple with female coupling half and dust plug (3) into pump priming
port.
(5) Make sure all connections are tight.
e.
Remove dust plug (4) from female coupling half (5).
f.
Prime the centrifugal pump by filling the volute with approximately two gallons of water through
the priming port of the pump.
Note
As water fills the volute, air is removed through the discharge port.
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
1
2 x 8-inch long stainless steel nipple with male
1
cam-locking coupling half
2
2 x 5-inch long stainless steel nipple with female
1
cam-locking coupling half
3
2 x 2-inch long stainless steel nipple with female
1
cam-locking coupling half and dust plug
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