Sec II- 8
Operating Procedures
Booster Pumps
POST OPERATION PROCEDURE
o Return the engine to idle.
o Slowly close all valves.
o Place the transmission in neutral or park.
o Slowly shift from "pump" to "road" to disen-
gage the pump.
o Drain the pump (especially important in
freezing weather):
a. Open the discharge valves, remove
suction tube caps, and discharge valve caps.
b. Open the pump body drain cocks or Hale
multiple drain valve. If a multiple drain valve
is used, all pump drain lines should be
connected to this valve.
c. After the pump is completely drained,
replace all caps and close all valves,
o If sea water, dirty water, alkaline water
or foam solution, has been used, flush the pump
with clean water.
o Remove the wheel chocks only when
preparing to leave the scene.
o Fill out the pump run log, indicating total
pumping time and total out-of-station time.
o Report all pump, vehicle and equipment
malfunctions, and irregularities to the proper
authority.
o Know and follow all local procedures.
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