PRESSURIZE THE FIRE MAIN WITH THE P-100 PORTABLE PUMP

TM 55-1925-292-14&P

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PRESSURIZE THE FIRE MAIN WITH THE P-100 PORTABLE PUMP

NOTE

Perform this procedure only if no other pumps on the vessel are operational. It is recom-

mended that the exterior fire stations be used when performing this procedure.

1. Attach a 3 inch suction line (figure 5, item 1) to the pump suction fitting (figure 5, item 2).

Figure 5. P-100 Portable Pump

2. Lower the suction hose section into the water making sure that the foot valve/strainer unit (figure 5, item 3)

remains submerged at least 1 foot throughout operating period.

3. Attach a wye-gate (figure 5, item 4) to the pump discharge (figure 5, item 5) fitting by using a short 2 inch

diameter extension hose (figure 5, item 6).

4. Attach a 1 inch fire hose (figure 5, item 7) to the wye-gate (figure 5, item 4).

5. Attach the 1 inch fire hose (figure 5, item 7) to the fire station cutout valve (figure 5, item 9) by using a

1 inch male to female adapter (figure 5, item 10).

6. If in a poorly ventilated area, attach a maximum of 20 feet of exhaust hose to the exhaust fitting.

7. In AMS 2, at the fire and general service pumps, CLOSE the following valves:

a. FM-16, FIRE/G.S. NO.1 DISCH TO FM (figure 1, item 1)

b. FM-14, FIRE/G.S. NO.2 DISCH TO FM (figure 1, item 2)

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