TM 55-1905-242-14
0026 00
BLACK WATER SYSTEM
Monitoring Black Water Tank Level
1.
To activate the black water tank monitoring system, set to ON the RUDDER ANGLE & TANK GAUGES circuit breaker
(52), located in the control and distribution panel.
2.
To read the tank level, observe the black water tank level indicator (53) in the pilothouse. A red LED indicates a full tank,
a yellow LED indicates the tank at MID level, and a green LED indicates an empty tank.
3.
To shut down the black water tank monitoring system, set to OFF the RUDDER ANGLE & TANK GAUGES circuit
breaker (52).
Pumping Black Water Tank
1.
Connect a discharge hose from a suitable shore facility to the black water discharge fitting on the starboard side walkway
aft of frame 25.
2.
If the black water pump will be used to pump the black water tank, perform the following procedure:
a.
Align the suction diverter valve (60) and discharge diverter valve (61) as shown in the Pumping Using the Black
Water Discharge Pump section of the Discharge Valve Alignment illustration.
61
60
Pumping Using a Shore Facility
61
60
Pumping Using the Black Water Discharge Pump
61
60
Discharge Port Secured
DISCHARGE VALVE ALIGNMENT
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