PIB-05
18 Feb 2015
PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN
Suction Loading Station
1-2
8. If the pump is dry, (no water inside the volute
case or loading hoses) remove the 1 inch plug
from the top of the pump and fill it full of water.
Do not operate suction loading pump when volute
case contains no water. Operating suction loading
pump without water will damage shaft and shaft seal
Suction loading pump and loading hoses must be full
of water before filling operation is to begin. It may be
necessary to disconnect loading hoses and fill them
separately before priming is complete.
9. Activate the suction loading pump by pulling the
handle on the diverter valve out and away from
the valve.
10. Start chassis engine.
11. At LOW IDLE turn SYSTEM/POWER switch ON.
12.
(DiSCS Only)
AUX2 - ON
13. Turn PUMP Switch – ON
Engaging/disengaging the water pump above
LOW IDLE may result in water pump component
damage and reduced service life.
14. Increase engine RPM to HIGH IDLE.
When unit is full of water
15. Reduce engine RPM to LOW IDLE.
16. PUMP Switch – OFF
Engaging/disengaging the water pump above LOW
IDLE may result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.
17.
(DiSCS Only)
AUX2 - OFF
18. SYSTEM/POWER Switch - OFF.
19. Turn engine OFF.
20. Return the diverter valve handle to the discharge
pump operating position.
21. Disconnect, drain and stow suction hoses.
AFTER OPERATIONS
These procedures are used to perform a walk-around
inspection after using MEGA water tank systems. This
inspection is in addition to and does not replace the
vehicle manufacturer’s inspection requirements.
1. Vehicle parking brake – ON
2. Cab Control Switches – SET OFF
3. Chocks – As Required
4. Water Cannon – CHECKED & SECURED
5. Vehicle Hydraulic Tank - CHECKED
6. Tank Lines and Hoses – SECURED
7. Tank Drain Petcocks – As Required.
8. Spray Heads – SECURED & SET
9. (
If Equipped
) Heat Exchanger – CHECKED FOR
SECURITY AND LEAKS
10. Water Pump – CHECKED for damage, and volute
case drain valve SET as required.
11. Hose Reel – CHECKED
12. Solenoid Control Box – CHECKED
1 Inch
Plug