TM 5-3825-270-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
SPRINKLER HEAD OUTPUT LOW
INITIAL SETUP:
References
References (cont.)
Equipment Description and Data (WP 0002)
PLS Prime Mover Operator Manual (TM
Discharge From Sprinkler Nozzles (WP 0016)
9-2320-364-10)
Prime Fully Drained Pump (WP 0019)
Universal Power Interface Kit (UPIK) Hookup
Equipment Condition
Engine ON. (WP 0016)
Water pump primed. (WP 0019)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
SPRINKLER HEAD OUTPUT LOW
NOTE
Operation of left and right sprinkler heads require connection to an air system supply and
adequate pressure.
When valve V5 is open, water sprinkler nozzles will have less pressure.
STEP 1
Is water distributor properly connected to prime mover?
Verify if water distributor is connected to prime mover.
CONDITION/INDICATION
Is water distributor properly connected to prime mover?
DECISION
No - Properly connect water distributor to prime mover.WP 0012) Verify problem is solved. (Step 5 - Do sprinkler
heads have appropriate pressure (no more than 20% below normal)? Refer to Equipment Description and
Data (WP 0002) for normal pressure readings.)
Yes - Go to step 2. (Step 2 - Is air pressure adequate for operating sprinkler heads?)
STEP 2
Is air pressure adequate for operating sprinkler heads?
Check prime mover air supply pressure. (TM 9-2320-364-10)
CONDITION/INDICATION
Is air pressure adequate for operating sprinkler heads?
DECISION
No - Increase prime mover air supply pressure. WP 0086) Verify problem is solved.(Step 5 - Do sprinkler heads
have appropriate pressure (no more than 20% below normal)? Refer to Equipment Description and Data
(WP 0002) for normal pressure readings.)
Yes - Go to step 3. (Step 3 - Is valve V1 completely open?)
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