UPDATED: 01JAN2009
AFFF INLINE EDUCTOR
FOR USS
DATE:
Ref: (a) PMS MIP 5551/001, Fire Extinguishing Equipment; AFFF Fire Extinguishing System, In-Line Eductor and
Pickup Tube; A-10R, Clean and Inspect AFFF In-Line Eductor and Pickup Tube.
(b) NSTM Chapter 555, Vol 1, Shipboard Fire Fighting
/ Ref(s) / SAT/ UNSAT / SAT/ UNSAT / SAT/ UNSAT / SAT/ UNSAT / SAT/ UNSAT / SAT/ UNSAT / SAT/ UNSAT / SAT/ UNSAT / SAT/ UNSAT /MANUFACTURER (AKRON, ELKHART OR FEECON) /
A. INSPECT INLINE EDUCTOR /
a. Is the coupling gasket soft, pliable, and undamaged? / Ref (a)
b. Pick Up Tube Inspection:
(1) Correct Length?
(2) Correct/Intact Flex Tube Material? (Reinforced plastic)
(3) Correct clamping device? Inspect Flexible Tube Clamps for tightness.
(Maximum length of pick up tube assy is 72 inches. 54 inch flex hose with 18 inch metallic tube and strainer) / Refs (a) and (b)
c. Are the male and female threads on the eductor undamaged? / Ref (a)
d. Does the eductor swivel rotate smoothly without sticking? / Ref (a)
e. Is there indication that the ball check is present and loose in the chamber (i.e. rattle when shaken)? / Ref (a)
f. Does the ball (AKRON) properly seat and is it free of obstruction? Is the rubber seat seal present (ELKHART)? / Ref (a)
g. Is the pickup tube assembly strainer present and in good condition? / Ref (a)
h. Is the pickup tube coupling gasket (AKRON) or o-ring (ELKHART and FEECON) present? / Ref (a)
B. OPTEST INLINE EDUCTOR
/ SAT/UNSATRemarks/Discrepancies/Comments:
Assessor(s):
Date: ______
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