FILLING WATER TANK FROM HYDRANT OR PRESSURE SOURCE.

TM 5-4210-224-14&P

2-26. FILLING WATER TANK FROM HYDRANT OR PRESSURE SOURCE.

NOTE

Filling from hydrant requires the use of a 2 1/2 inch hose and suitable couplings.

a. Open tank fill cover.

b. Remove cap and connect 2 1/2 inch hose with adapter to 3 inch suction inlet connection (17, figur 2-1) on the

street side operator's control panel.

c. Connect hose to hydrant outlet.

d. Using hydrant wrench, open hydrant supply.

e. Open 3 inch suction inlet control handle (16, figure 2-1).

f. Open tank fill control handle (14, figure 2-1). Monitor display on water tank level gauge (19) on street side

operator's control panel.

g. Shut off hydrant supply when tank is filled. Close tank fill control handle (14, figure 2-1).

h. Close 3-inch suction inlet control handle (16, figure 2-1).

NOTE

Some water spillage will occur when hose is disconnected as the water in the fill line drains out.

i. Disconnect hose from hydrant. Install cap on 3-inch suction inlet connection (17, figure 2-1).

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