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TM 5-4210-233-14&P-1

5-9. FRONT SUCTION ASSEMBLY - Continued

b. Installation.

(1)

Install elbow (5) and secure with bolts (6).

(2)

To install seals between pipe sections, coat the inside diameter of the seal with multi-purpose grease

(Item 17, Appendix E). Slide the seal over the end of the pipe, but not attempt to seat the seal in

groove on the pipe. When the two pipe ends are butted together, the seal should be centered

between the grooves. Install the clamp halves (3) over the pipe ends and install bolts (1) and nuts

(2).

(3)

Install front suction valve (see para 4-51).

(4)

Install rear suction drain valve on elbow (5) (see para 4-54).

(5)

Install pipe (23) with seal (4) and clamp (3).

(6)

Slide seal (4) over end of pipe (23). Place pipe (7) in position under frame support with suitable

blocking, and install grommets (12), bolts (8), washers (10 and 11) and nuts (9) at two locations.

(7)

Install clamp (3) with bolts (1) and nuts (2) over pipes (23 and 7).

(8)

Install front suction drain valve in pipe (7) (see para 4-54).

(9)

Install elbow (15) in pipe (13). Be sure elbow will point toward back of truck when pipe (13) is

installed.

(10) Place pipe (13) in position and install seal (4) and clamp (3) with bolts (1) and nuts (2).

(11) Install U-bolt (22) with washers (21 and 20) and nuts (19).

(12) Connect hose (14) to elbow (15), lay hose (14) along top of suction piping and secure with plastic tie

straps (Item 33, Appendix E).

(13) Install garnish ring (17) with screws (16). Thread strainer(18) on end of pipe (13).

Follow-on Maintenance.

(1)

Install curbside pump panel (see para 4-26).

(2)

Connect batteries (see para 4-114).

(3)

Connect front suction to water source, run fire pump and check for leaks. Correct leaks that occur as

required.

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