TM 55-1905-242-14
0026 00
BILGE PUMPING
1.
Ensure that the propulsion engine(s) for the desired pump(s) are running. The port propulsion engine powers the port
bilge pump and the starboard propulsion engine powers the starboard bilge pump.
! CAUTION
The bilge pumping system pumps untreated water directly overboard. Do not pump oily
or otherwise contaminated water with the bilge pumping system.
2.
OPEN the appropriate compartment suction valve(s) (34).
3.
OPEN the priming valve(s) (47) for each pump in use.
4.
OPEN the bilge pump suction valve(s) (35) for each pump in use.
5.
Ensure that the oily water collection pump suction valve (33) is CLOSED.
6.
OPEN the bilge pump discharge valve(s) (48) for each pump in use.
7.
Set the handle on the hydraulic diverter valve (49) in the BILGE position (UP on the port engine, DOWN on the starboard
engine).
8.
Start the ramp hydraulic pump by engaging the PTO lever (50) (shift the lever aft).
9.
When finished pumping, disengage the PTO by shifting the PTO lever (50) forward.
10. CLOSE the valves opened in steps 2, 3, 4, and 6 above.
50
49
POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
Pressurize the Potable Water System
1.
To activate the potable water pressure set that provides pressure for the potable water system, set to ON the FRESH
WTR TANK PRESS SET circuit breaker (51), located in the control and distribution panel.
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