TM 10-3510-220-10
1-9.
EQUIPMENT DATA. (CONT)
Pump Motor
Volts
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208/230 V ac
Phase
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3
Frequency
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60 Hz
Amps.
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5.0- 4.6/2.3 amps
Power
rating
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1.5 hp (1 119W)
Motor
speed
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3450 rpm
Section III. TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
1-10. INTRODUCTION. The laundry system consists of seven functional systems:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Washing system
Extracting system
Drying system
Water heating system
Water pumping system
Air compressor system
Generator/power distribution system
1-11. WASHER. The heavy-duty washer is powered by an externally-mounted motor,
drive train, and control unit. The washer is controlled either automatically or manually
and has a 60-pound 927 kg capacity. Two 60-pound (27 kg) loads can be washed per hour
in the automatic mode.
Automatic operation is provided by a control unit
programmable to regulate all functions of the laundry cycle. These functions are the
number of washes and rinses, water level, and water temperature.
operate the controller are pre-punched with standard cycles. Manual
variable wash time of up to 60 minutes.
1-12. EXTRACTOR. The extractor uses centrifugal force to extract
wash load prior to the drying process.
It is powered by a 3-hp (2 237
Charts used to
operation has a
water from the
W) motor. The
extractor control has a 10-minute variable timer and has a load capacity of 30 pounds
(14 kg).
1-13. DRYER. The heavy-duty dryer is powered by an externally--mounted 1/2 hp (373
W) motor and drive train. It has a capacity of 30 pounds (14 kg) per load, approximately
four loads per hour.
Controls provide for an adjustable range of 15 minutes for the
drying cycle. Air is heated by a fuel-fired air heater mounted on the dryer.
1-14. WATER HEATER.
The water heater heats incoming water for the washer
assembly.
1-15. WATER PUMP.
The portable, centrifugal-type water pump is mounted in a
carrying frame. The pump is stored on the right front side of the trailer during
transport. During use, it is placed near the water source and connected to the facility
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