HomeMy WebLinkAboutUOG 602.02 REVISED 12-2005-Flushing Pumps
Beaumont Fire/Rescue Services
FLUSHING OF PUMPS Uniform Operating Guidelines
U.O.G. 602.02
12/28/05- NPage 1 of 1
Procedures for flushing pumps and tanks:
1. Engage the pump gear.
2. Operate the pump at less than 100 lbs. of pressure.
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3. Utilize a 2-/" nozzle or use the deck gun, if the apparatus is so equipped.
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4. Pump from the booster tank until empty.
5. Refill the tank and pump utilizing a hydrant.
6. Remove any air from the pump, if necessary.
7. While pumping, operate and check the governor or the relief valve.
8. While pumping, operate and check the change over valve.
These guidelines are intended to extend the life of the tanks and pumps and will
also assist in maintaining their operating efficiency.
On Fridays, when flushing pumps, open keystone valve and grease inside rubber
with multi-purpose grease. A container of multi-purpose grease will be kept on
all first-line engines, Truck 3, and Truck 4.
Pumps should be engaged only when necessary for actual use either at a fire or
emergency incident, or on Fridays, when the pumps are flushed or for training
purposes.
The supervising Captain will complete an Instructor Report Form for all
personnel involved for one (1) hour in Subject Number 113 (Fire Apparatus
Pump Operations), and forward the completed form to the Training Division.