TM 5-3825-270-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
GRAVITY FED SPRINKLER BAR DOES NOT OPERATE
INITIAL SETUP:
References
Equipment Condition
Discharge From Gravity Sprinkler Bar (WP 0013)
Engine OFF. (WP 0015)
Discharge From Water Turret Assembly
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
GRAVITY FED SPRINKLER BAR DOES NOT OPERATE
STEP 1
Is valve V8 in open position?
Verify valve V8 position.
VALVE V8
Figure 1. Valve V8 - Step 1.
CONDITION/INDICATION
Is valve V8 in open position?
DECISION
No - Rotate valve V8 to open position. Verify problem is solved. (Step 2 - Does gravity fed sprinkler bar
operate?)
Yes - Notify maintenance personnel gravity fed sprinkler bar does not operate.
STEP 2
Does gravity fed sprinkler bar operate?
Attempt to operate gravity fed sprinkler bar. (WP 0013)
CONDITION/INDICATION
Does gravity fed sprinkler bar operate?