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 TM 55-1905-219-14-2
2-85. DRAINING BILGE WITH FIRE PUMP.
a.
This method of draining the bilges uses the fire pump. This method will drain the bilges at 250 gallons per
minute (946 liters per minute).
Do not operate this system in restricted waters.
NOTE
All valves on bilge system are green, except as noted.
b.
To operate the fire pump to drain the bilges refer to figure FO-41 and proceed as follows:
(1)
Forward Engine Room.
(a)
Place flow control valve (1) lever in the off position.
(b)
Place flow control valve (2) lever in the on position.
(c)
Rotate the remote control valve (3) counter-clockwise.
(d)
Rotate the remote control valve (4) counter-clockwise.
(2)
Bosun's Stores (2-23-0-A).
Rotate the ballast tank supply and drain valve (5) clockwise.
(3)
Storeroom (2-23-2-A).
Rotate ballast tank supply and drain valve (6) clockwise.
(4) Aft Engine Room.
(a)
Place flow control valve (7) in the on position.
(b)
Place vent valve (8) in the on position.
(c)
Place flow control valve (9) in the on position.
(d)
Rotate valve (10) clockwise.
(e)
Rotate aft sea water ballast tank discharge valve (11) clockwi se.
(f)
Rotate overboard discharge valve (12) clockwise.
(g)
Rotate suction valve (13) clockwise.
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