FILLING BALLAST TANKS - USING FIRE PUMP (Cont).

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FILLING BALLAST TANKS - USING FIRE PUMP

TM-55-1905-220-14-2 Landing Craft Unit LCU 1671-1679 (1905-01-009-1056) Manual

Aft Engine Room

TM 55-1905-220-14-2

2-98. FILLING BALLAST TANKS - USING FIRE PIUMP (Cont).

(1)

During the filling of ballast tanks, refer to the tank level indicator (TLI) to determine the contents of the

ballast tanks. Refer to paragraph 2-75 for TLI operating instructions.

b. To stop the filling of the ballast tanks.

(1)

When the desired ballast levels are obtained, stop the fire pump by pressing the STOP switch on the

fire pump controller.

(2)

Place the flow control valve (7) lever in the off

(3)

Rotate the suction valve (9) clockwise.

(4)

Place the red check valve (,8) lever in the on position.

(5)

The fire pump is now available to fight fires.

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