PHOENIX METAL PRODUCTS, INC
TL600/TL700 LAVATORY SERVICE TRUCK
15
MAY 2018
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 2 - SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES THE TL600/TL700 LAVATORY SERVICE TRUCK. THE TL600/TL7000 IS A
SELF CONTAINED VEHICLE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THE LAVATORIES OF
COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT.
THE ENTIRE UNIT IS CONSTRUCTED ON A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CAB AND CHASSIS.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAB TO
OPERATE THE PUMPING AND LIFTING DEVICE (OPTIONAL).
MAJOR SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
MODULE
THE MODULE IS A STRUCTURAL STAINLESS STEEL TUBE COMPONENT WITH STAINLESS STEEL
BOLT ON PANELS. THE MODULE IS INSULATED TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES WITH POLYSTYRENE
INSULATION. THE TOP IS COVERED IN GALVANIZED EXTRUDED GRATING. THERE IS A
RECESSED LADDER ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FOR TOP DECK ACCESS. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
THE FRONT PANEL, ALL SIDE PANELS ARE REMOVABLE. THERE ARE (2) DOORS THAT HAVE
REMOVABLE STAINLESS STEEL HINGES THAT UTILIZE STAINLESS STEEL LATCHES. THESE
DOORS GIVE ACCESS TO ALL ELECTRIC, HYDRAULIC AND PLUMBING COMPONENTS. THE
MODULE IS SECURED TO THE CHASSIS USING (8) STAINLESS STEEL TIE DOWN BOLTS.
TANKS
THERE ARE (2) TANKS -
WASTE TANK
THE WASTE TANK IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE MODULE. CAPACITY FOR THE WASTE
TANK IS 360(TL600) OR 400(TL600) U.S. GALLONS. IT IS FABRICATED OF 12 GAUGE 304 STAINLESS
STEEL. A TRAY ON THE TOP OF THE WASTE TANK CONTAINS AN INSPECTION HATCH, A DRAIN
AND A WASTE HOSE CONNECTOR. THE TRAY PREVENTS EXCESS WASTE FROM THE WASTE
HOSE FROM STANDING ON TOP OF THE UNIT. THERE IS A 4 INCH BRONZE BALL VALVE ON THE
BOTTOM OF THE TANK. THIS VALVE IS USED TO EMPTY THE TANK. AN EXTENSION HANDLE AL-
LOWS THE OPERATOR TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE WASTE VALVE FROM THE LEFT OUTSIDE EDGE
OF THE MODULE. THERE IS A TANK RINSE SYSTEM INCORPORATED IN THE WASTE TANK. THIS
SYSTEM IS INTENDED TO HELP FLUSH THE TANK WHEN EMPTIED. A FITTING IS INSTALLED
THAT WILL ALLOW COUPLING OF THE FLUSH SYSTEM HOSE TO THE WASTE TANK.
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