Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

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TM-5-4320-306-10 Pump Unit Centrifugal Hoseline Diesel-Engine-Driven 600 GPM at 100 PSI Model US612ACD-1 NSN 4329-01-193-3429 Manual
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TM 5-4320-306-10 Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA 1-7. PURPOSE OF CENTRIFUGAL PUMP UNIT WARNING Health hazard exists if pump is used to pump potable water after it has been used to pump fuel. Do not pump potable water after the pump has been contaminated by pumping fuel. Primary purpose is to pump potable (drinkable) water. Secondary purpose is to pump petroleum products. 1-8. CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES Pumping rate of 1250 gpm at 180 feet total head Automatic shutdown for high temperature, low oil pressure, and overspeed Operates in surrounding temperature between + 155 and -65F (+ 68.3 and -53.9C) Operates at altitudes between sea level and 9000 feet (2743.2 m) above sea level Continuous operation during periods of blowing sand Operator station protected by noise shield Cold weather starting aid Skid mounted for transport 1-9. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF EXTERNAL COMPONENTS CONTROL PANEL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). Used to operate and control the centrifugal pump unit. The control panel assembly is located at the front of the unit. It is supported by the suction assembly and noise shield. The control panel assembly contains the operating and instrument panels. The electrical system contains the wiring and hardware connecting the control panel components with the engine and pumping controls and sensors. ETHER START KIT (2). Used when engine will not start normally in cold weather. Injects a mist of liquid ether into the engine air intake system to aid ignition. The kit components are the ether cylinder, control nozzle, and the hose between the nozzle and the air intake. DISCHARGE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY (3). This assembly controls the liquid pumped out of the pump body discharge port. The manifold is attached to the discharge port flange at the top of the pump body. It is supported by this connection and support brackets on the skid frame. The assembly consists of a gate valve, a check valve, an air valve, connective piping, and a victaulic coupling flange. Change 1 1-5

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