TM 10-3510-222-10
2-11. PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT.
a.
Quick Disconnect (QD) Couplings See figure 2-12. Disconnect QD coupling per sub-steps below:
WARNING
Do not disconnect QD couplings while water system is pressurized. Hose end may whip causing
injury to personnel and damage to equipment.
(a)
On QD coupling half(4) (female coupling) pull locking arms (1) up and out.
(b)
Remove QD coupling half(4) (female coupling) from QD coupling half (3) (male coupling).
(c)
On QD coupling half (4) (female coupling) pull both locking arms (1) back at same time until arms
are down against body.
(d)
If QD coupling cap (2) was removed, position on QD coupling half (3) (male coupling) and hold in
place.
(e)
If QD coupling cap (2) was removed, pull both locking arms (1) back at same time until arms (1) are
down against body of QD coupling half (4) (female coupling).
WARNING
Requires two people for lifting components of the Laundry Unit. Failure to observe standard
lifting procedures may result in serious injury to personnel.
b.
Water Pump.
(1)
Disconnect distribution power cable between water pump electrical receptacle connector and water heater
electrical receptacle connector.
(2)
Disconnect and drain nonmetallic hose from quick coupling half on water pump and water heater.
(3)
Disconnect suction strainer from nonmetallic hose quick coupling half on water pump.
(4)
Disconnect and drain nonmetallic hose from quick coupling half on water pump.
(5)
Open drain cock and drain water. Close drain cock when pump has drained.
(6)
Position water pump on Laundry Unit and install two water tiedowns.
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