CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
SECTION I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 SCOPE.
This manual is for your use in performing unit, direct support and general support
maintenance procedures on the 600 GPM pumping assemblies, Model 609-A
(NSN, 4320-01-184-7494), Model 609-C (NSN, 4320-01-261-6470), and Model US636HCCD1
(NSN 4320-01-201-6937).
The pumping assemblies are depicted in Figures 1-1, 1-2,
and 1-3, respectively. This manual covers general and specific information needed
by the mechanic, descriptions of the pumping assemblies,
functional descriptions of
how the pumping assemblies work, and maintenance instructions.
The pumping
assemblies are used as the lead pumping station and up to a maximum of five boost
pumping stations, in the Tactical Water Distribution System (TWDS).
1.2 MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS.
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be
those prescribed by (as applicable) DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management
System (TAMMS) or AR 700-138, Army Logistics Readiness and Sustainability.
1.3 CALIBRATION.
The 600 GPM pumping assemblies do not contain equipment which requires calibration.
1.4 DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIAL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE.
Destruction of Army material to prevent enemy use shall be in accordance with
TM 750-244-3.
1.5 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT.
Refer to Chapter 2, Section VI for instructions regarding preparation for storage or
shipment.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA).
There are no QA procedures applicable to the equipment covered in this technical
manual.
1.7 NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST.
Table 1-1 provides a cross-reference listing of the common names to official
nomenclature.
Table 1-1. Nomenclature Cross-reference List.
Common Name
Official Nomenclature
600 GPM Pumping Assembly
Pumping Assembly, Water, 600 GPM, Model
609-A, Pumping Assembly, Water, 600
GPM, Model 609-C, or Pumping Assembly,
Water, 600 GPM, Model US636HCCD-1
1-1
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