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 TM 55-1905-220-14-2
2-76.
FIRE, BILGE, AND BALLAST SYSTEM (Cont).
b. The following is an index to the systems:
DESCRIPTION
PARAGRAPH
Fire System
Bilge System
Ballast System
c.
The oil/water separation system (Para 2-100) must be used for normal bilge draining.
Federal law prohibits the dumping of oily substances into restricted waters.
2-77.
FIRE SYSTEM.
a. The fire system on the landing craft is used for the following:
DESCRIPTION
PARAGRAPH
Fire remains and Fire Plugs
Magazine Sprinkler
Washdown Countermeasure Sprinkling System
Peak Ballast Tank Filling
Sewage Tank Flushing
b. The fire fighting system can be operated from either the aft engine room or the engine access room.
c.
The fire system consists of the following:
Fire pump (250 gallons per minute).
Four fire stations with hoses and nozzles.
Flow control valves.
Washdown system consisting of 6 spray nozzles.
Magazine sprinkler
Magazine alarm in the pilot house.
d. All valves in the fire fighting system are painted red for ease of identification.
e. These paragraphs do not include procedures for the following:
Fixed Halon System
Portable Halon Extinguishers
Portable Dry Chemical Extinguishers
Portable Fire Pump and Liquid Foam
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