Elevated Ponds and Tanks
(for freezing applicatons)
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Operational Procedure for Elevated Tanks
(Prevents water loss due to drainage)
- Connect hard suction.
- Connect pressure line.
- Slowly fill 6" pipe until overflow occurs at the upper
3" check valve.
- Close pressure line and open gated intake valve.
- Begin drafting, gradually opening valves until full flow is
obtained.
- When operation is complete, open 3" check to break siphon.
Over the Top - Dry Hydrant
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COMPONENTS |
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ACCESSORIES |
- Dry hydrant head.
- Low level strainer.
- Priming tube assembly.
- Two (2) 90° elbows.
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- 6" schedule 40 pipe/ft.
- double female adapters
- male/female L/H adapters
- flexable suction hose
- priming pump assembly
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Drafting Procedure
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Operational
Procedure for Drafting
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- Connect hard suction.
- Open tank valve and flood hose.
- Connect hand primer to top port.
- Prime until pump is flowing water.
- The dry hydrant is now ready.
- Engage the fire pump and open needed discharge lines.
- Leave primer pump connected.
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