TM 5-4320-200-13 & P2-4.4.Installation or Setting-Up Instructions.a.General.The pump is shipped assembled for operation.b.Installation.(1) Place pump on a base that is solid and strong enough tosupport weight of unit.Refer to paragraph 1-9 for dimensions of base.(2) Select a level site where there will be enough spaceon all sides for servicing and operation of the unit.(3) Place pump as close as possible to source of water.Avoid long suction lifts which reduce pumping efficiency.(4) Connect hoses to inlet and outlet adapters. Make sureintake end of inlet hose is connected.(5) If pump is operated in enclosed area, make certain thatthere is proper ventilation and exhaust gases are piped outside.Never operate pump in enclosed areas unlessexhaust gases are piped outside.Exhaustgases contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,odorless, and poisonous gas, which can causeserious illness or death.2-5.STARTING THE EQUIPMENT.Before youoperate.Always keep in mind theCAUTIONS AND WARNINGS.a.PreparationforStartingo(1) Do the before operation preventive maintenance services(para 2-2).(2) Prime pump as described in figure 2-4, if pump iS notfull of water.Do not operate pump without priming.Runningpump dry will damage pump seals and the pumpwill not operate.Do not operate pump forlong periods of time without water flowingthrough it.2-11
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