TM 5-3895-372-20
Table 5-1.
Water System Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
3.
QUICK-OPENING VALVE STICKS (Continued):
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b.
Check tightness of packing nut.
(1)
Tighten nut until valve sticks.
(2)
Back it off just until valve works freely.
Step 2. Check for sediment blocking valve.
a.
Flush system with clean water.
b.
Clean strainer screen (see para 5-8).
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