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 TM 55-1905-219-14-2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FOR
FIRE PUMP
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not wipe unit in vicinity of moving parts.
2. Do not Jack a bound pump by hand when motor is energized.
3. Use only CO2 on electrical fires.
4. Do not tighten any Joints if Joint is under pressure.
5. Before performing maintenance on the unit, close all pump valves, open motor circuit breaker, and tag preceding
items with appropriate warnings to prevent unauthorized openings of valves or energizing of circuits.
PRESTART
1. Only use strainer having a net opening area of three (3) times the suction line cross sectional area.
START
1. Open pump suction valve.
2. Open bleed line valve.
3. Open pump casing vent valve.
4. Vent all air until pump is primed full of water; Start.
5. When pump reaches operating speed, open the discharge valve.
STOP
1. Close the pump discharge valve.
2. Stop motor.
3. Close the pump suction valve.
4. Clean strainer baskets in preparation for next start.
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