TM 5-4320-302-14
4-7. SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
a. Locate unit as close as possible to the water to be pumped. Keep the suction hose and the amount of lift as short
as possible.
b. The operating site should be as level as possible (no more than 15 degrees slope) or the engine lubrication
system may not work properly.
This pump is not intended to pump trash. Due to close internal tolerances it is advisable to keep
suction intake off of bottom when pumping.
c. Keep the suction and discharge hoses as short and straight as possible.
d. Allow adequate space to permit support of the suction and discharge hoses where they enter the pump.
e. Connect the suction hose to the suction flange (intake).
(1) Highest point in the suction hose should be at the pump.
(2) Make sure that connections and pipe joints in the suction hose are tight.
f. Connect the discharge hose to the check valve body assembly (discharge). Be certain discharge hose is tight.
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