AFFF PUMP; SERVICE, REPAIR

TM 55-1925-292-14&P

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UNIT MAINTENANCE

FIREFIGHTING, FIRE ALARM, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS FOR

INLAND AND COASTAL LARGE TUG (LT)

AFFF PUMP; SERVICE, REPAIR

INITIAL SETUP:

Personnel Required:

Tools and Special Tools:

Two Watercraft Engineers, 88L

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (Item 1, Table 2,

WP 0046 00)

References:

Lubricating Gun, Hand (Item 20, Table 2,

FM 55-502

Suitable Drain Pan

Materials/Parts:

Cloth, Abrasive (Item 1, Table 1, WP 0050 00)

WP 0050 00

Dry Cleaning Solvent (Item 2, Table 1,

WP 0050 00)

Equipment Conditions:

Gloves, Chemical and Oil Protective (Item 7,

Set to OFF the AFFF PUMP circuit breaker on the

main switchboard. Lock out and tag out

Table 3, WP 0049 00)

(FM 55-502).

Goggles, Industrial (Item 9, Table 3,

CLOSE valve FM-84, AFFF TK SUCT. Lock out and

WP 0049 00)

tag out (FM 55-502).

Grease, General Purpose (Item 3, Table 1, WP

0050 00)

Rags, Wiping (Item 6, Table 1, WP 0050 00)

Tag, Danger (Item 8, Table 1, WP 0050 00)

AFFF PUMP

SERVICE

1. Visually inspect the AFFF pump and coupling for leaks, loose connections, and damage.

2. Inspect all external electrical wiring leading from the AFFF pump to the AFFF fire pump's motor controller

panel for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and broken or loose connections.

WARNING

Do not allow cleaning solvent to come in contact with unprotected skin or eyes.

Prolonged skin contact can cause illness or injury. Eye contact can cause seri-

ous injury. Always wear chemical protective gloves and goggles when handling

cleaning solvent. Failure to follow these precautions can result in illness or seri-

ous injury.

3. Clean any foreign matter from the surfaces of the AFFF pump and piping with a rag or a wire brush.

4. Remove any surface rust using an abrasive cloth.

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