TM 5-4320-306-102-6. OPERATING PROCEDURE (Continued)d. Discharge hose installation. Aline the discharge hose exactly with the piping of the discharge manifoldassembly before connecting it to the pump. Never try to pull the hose into place by tightening the coupling.(1) Connect the discharge hose to victauliccoupling flange (outlet) (1) of the discharge manifold assembly.(2) Be sure that discharge hose is free of twistsand pinch points after installation. Support and secure dischargehose to avoid strain and vibration during operation.(3) Make certain that all connections are tight.e. Suction hose installation. Aline the suction hose exactly with the piping of the suction assembly beforeconnecting it to the pump. Never try to pull the hose into place by tightening the coupling.(1) Connect the suctionhose to the victaulic coupling flange (inlet) (1)of the suction assembly.(2) Be sure that the suctionhose is free of twists and pinch points afterinstallation. Support and secure suction hoseto avoid strain and vibration during operation.Highest point in the suction hose should be atthe pump.(3) Make certain that allconnections are tight. Even a slight leak in thesuction line will affect priming, head, andcapacity.2-56
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