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M17-series decon, M12A1 decon ...


The 65-gpm pump used with the M17 and M12 decons is the little helper Little Helper can refer to:
  • Little Helper, the robotic assistant of fictional character Gyro Gearloose;
  • In astronomy, the moon orbiting the Kuiper belt object named Santa.
 that generally does its job without much attention from you. But if it stops pumping, you soon stop deconning. Here are some secrets for keeping the pump pumped up.

In the Motorpool

Before you go to the field, make sure both the inlet inlet /in·let/ (-let) a means or route of entrance.

pelvic inlet  the upper limit of the pelvic cavity.

thoracic inlet  the elliptical opening at the summit of the thorax.
 and outlet hose connector gaskets are in place and in good shape. If a gasket is missing or cracked cracked

said of grain; indicates grain that has been exposed to a combined breaking and crushing action.
, you can't build up water pressure for pumping. Order new gaskets with PN 13230E5325 from Schleyer Pump, (765) 643-3334.

After you drain the pump housing, tighten the wing nut hand-tight Hand´-tight`   

a. 1. As tight as can be made by the hand; as, to tighten the nut hand-tight s>.
 only. Forcing the nut tighter can damage it and make draining difficult later.

In the Field

Watch out for the wing nut on the drain valve when you load and transport the pump. The nut can be easily damaged if something is banged against it. Then you can't fill the pump. Give the nut extra protection for transport by taping bubble wrap bubble wrap
n.
See bubble pack.


bubble wrap
Noun

a type of polythene wrapping containing many small air pockets, used to protect breakable goods
 or something similar over it.

Be careful connecting the hoses. If you crossthread a hose, it leaks and you'll have trouble building up pressure. Crossthreading can also damage the hose gasket. If the hose is screwed on correctly, the locking ring should turn easily. If it doesn't, take the hose off and try again.

Once you have the hose connected right, tighten the locking ring hand-tight and then use the spanner wrench wrench
 or spanner

Tool, usually operated by hand, for tightening bolts and nuts. A wrench basically consists of a lever with a notch at one or both ends for gripping the bolt or nut so that it can be twisted by a pull at right angles to the axes of the lever
 to give the ring 1/2 turn more. Stop there. Any tighter can damage the hose gasket.

Remember, never run salt water through the pump. Salt corrodes the engine and locks up the pump.
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Date:Apr 1, 2005
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