Figure 15. Pumping water from the hose reels.

Figure 15. Pumping water from the hose reels.

Lubrication. Be sure to use the correct grade of

22. Operation in Extreme Cold (Below 0F.)

lubricant for all points of application. Refer to LO 9-

a. General.

Operation in extreme cold

2320-235-12 and LO 5-4210-205-12 for special cold

temperatures creates special problems which require

weather lubrication instructions.

careful inspection and maintenance. Personnel should

be especially careful not to subject the fire truck to any

Hose Nozzles and Hoses. If the hose

sudden shock loads or rough handling which might

nozzles are closed in extremely cold weather, water in

strain the equipment and crack or break metal parts. Do

the hoses and nozzles freezes rapidly. Immediately

not allow water to spray over the body of the truck or the

after pumping, detach the nozzles and drain the hoses.

compartment doors carefully at slow speeds.

All

If possible, dry the hoses before stowing to prevent

controls, linkage, frame mountings, and drive parts must

freezing.

be carefully inspected for damage. Refer to TM 9-2320-

Pump, Lines. Drain water from pump and

235-10 for additional information on operating the fire

lines and leave drain open until all water is drained then

truck in extremely cold temperatures.

close drain.

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