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2-5. INSTALLATION OR SETTING UP
INSTRUCTIONS
a . Locate the pump as near to the liquid source as
practicable. Select a location which is as level as
possible in order to insure proper engine servicing
and pump operation. If necessary, set the pump on
supports in order to compensate for uneven terrain.
Warning. Do not operatethe pump in an enclosed
Caution. Do not operate the pump without a strainer
2-6.
area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon mon-
oxide, a clear, odorless, poisonous gas.
Inhalation of exhaust fumes will result in
serious illness or death.
Section II. MOVEMENT
DISMANTLING FOR MOVEMENT
a . Clean all mud and dirt from the exterior of the
pump with water. Remove greasy or gummy deposits
with a cloth dampened with an approved cleaning
solvent.
b . Disconnect suction and discharge hoses from their
r e s p e c t i v e p o r t s . I n s t a l l p l u g s i n a d a p t e r p o r t s t o
Section III. CONTROLS
2-8. GENERAL
T h i s s e c t i o n d e s c r i b e s , l o c a t e s , i l l u s t r a t e s , a n d
furnishes operator, crew, or maintenance personnel
s u f f i c i e n t i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t v a r i o u s c o n t r o l s a n d
instruments for proper operation of the centrifugal
b . Connect the suction line to the intake port and the
d i s c h a r g e l i n e t o t h e d i s c h a r g e p o r t . I f a h o s e i s
used for the suction line, it should be a rigid-walled
type in order to prevent collapsing under suction.
Carefully seal and tighten all connections in the suc-
tion line to prevent air leaks. Even a slight leak will
will greatly reduce pumping efficiency.
c . Connect a strainer to the end of the suction line
to prevent foreign matter from entering the line.
on the end of the suction line. Entry of
foreign matter will damage the impeller.
TO NEW WORKSITE
prevent entry of foreign objects or thread damage dur-
ing shipment.
c . Remove the drain plug (fig. 2-5) at the bottom
of the pump housing to drain all fluid from the pump.
2-7. REINSTALLATION AFTER MOVEMENT
Reinstall the pump as described in paragraph 2-5.
AND INSTRUMENTS
pump. model 62-1/2E13-4A084.
2-9. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
The purpose of controls and instruments is illus-
trated in figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2. Controls and instruments.
2-2