Chapter 1 - Field Structures Flashcards
What type of energy does the portable bath unit use to supply warm water?
It’s liquid fuel fired.
What is the portable bath unit equipped with?
Water heater Water pump assembly mixing unit Hoses Shower stands
Where does the water pump for the portable bath unit draw it’s water through?
The suction strainer.
What is the suction strainer connected to and where is it located?
It’s connected to a hose which is located inside of the water sourcewhich is providing water to the water heater.
Once the water heater heats the water where does that water go?
The water goes to the discharge hose which goes to the mixing unit.
What does a mixing unit do?
The mixing unit mixes hot water with cold water to provide desired water temperature to the shower heads.
What type of electrical power should be supplied to the portable bath unit?
Self-contained portable three kilowatt, 60 Hz, 208 V, three-phase power generator source.
How should all of the electrical components of the bath unit be grounded?
Through fifth wire incorporated in the power cables.
What does each showerhead have to control waterflow?
A valve.
How many water hose assemblies come with the portable bath unit?
Five
What are the dimensions of the water hose assemblies that come with the portable bath unit?
1 inch inside diameter and they measure 7 1/2 feet in length
When the mixing valve assembly mixes hot water with cold water and provides the water to the shower stands what temperature shoots out?
105°F
What are the major subassemblies or components that make up the water heater?
The water vessel The burner assembly The blower assembly The control box assembly The sightglass assembly The transformer The ignition cables
What can the drum fill adapter assembly be used with?
A 55 gallon fuel drum or a 5 gallon gasoline can.
How can the fuel level be checked and refuel’d?
Visually and without disconnecting the fuel lines.
The fuel container may either be a drum or a gasoline can what are the capacities for these?
55 gallon fuel drum or a 5 gallon gasoline can.
What supplies and returns fuel between the fuel storage container in the fuel pump?
Fuel feed and return hose assemblies.
How many cables come with a power cable assembly?
Two.
Where does the short cable connect?
The short cable connects to a 208 V three-phase power source.
Where does the long cable connect?
The long cable connects to the short cable, the water heater, and the water pump.
What is the inside diameter and the length of the water pump heater hose assembly and how many is included with the portable bath unit?
1 1/2 inch
6 feet in length
1 is included
And a portable bath unit where is the water pump connected in between?
The water source and a water heater.
What is the inside diameter of the suction hose assembly and how long is it?
The inside diameter is 1 inch and it measures 25 feet in length.
What does the suction hose assembly connect to?
It connects the water supply to the water pump.
What is the purpose of a suction strainer assembly?
It prevents leaves and debris from entering the water system.
Where would you want the drainage from a portable bath unit to go?
Downstream away from the water source.
What if you’re unable to drain waste water downhill or away from your water source?
Dig a ditch or build a dike around the shower stands to allow waste water to drain away from the water source.
What if a pressurized water source is used would you discharge it directly into a pump?
No you would discharges into an open reservoir to prevent excessive strain on the pump.
What does untested water supply cost?
Illness or death.
What would you want to check the hose couplings and gaskets for before coupling the hoses?
You would want to check for dirt and foreign matter to get a complete seal.
In a portable bath system where would you place the water pump?
On a level surface approximately 20 feet from the water source.
What should the suction line not exceed in length?
5 feet.
What are the two methods to place a strainer and suction hose assembly into the water source?
The stone method in the tree branch method.
Pertaining to the suction hose assembly and strainer on the portable bath unit what is the stone method?
It’s when you place a strainer on a large pile of stones or gravel upstream from the water source to divert debris from it.
Pertaining to the suction hose assembly and strainer on the portable bath unit what is the tree branch method?
It’s when you build a tripod to suspend the strainer and you build a barrier around the strainer upstream to prevent leaves weeds and other debris from entering the strainer.
Where should you place the water heater and how far?
You should place the water here on level ground 5 feet away from the water pump.
How can you get the water heater to conserve fuel?
By making a suitable shelter or a windbreak for the water heater.
What size hose inside diameter, would you use to connect the water pump to the water heater intake?
One and a half inch.
What size hose would you use to connect the water heater to the hot side of the mixing valve?
7 1/2 foot, 1 inch inside diameter.
What size hose would you use to connect the water pump outlet to the cold side of the mixing valve?
7 1/2 foot, 1 inch in diameter.
How many feet should the shower stand to be erected from the mixing valve?
20 feet
What size hose should you use to connect the sections of the shower stand assembly?
7 1/2 foot 1 inch inside diameter.
What size hose should be used to connect the shower stand assembly to the mixing valve?
25 foot, 1 inch inside diameter.
How far should you place a fuel container from the water heater?
5 feet
How should you lubricate the fuel pump on the water heater when firing the fuel burner with gasoline?
By mixing 1 quart of oil with 5 gallons of gasoline. Pour the gasoline into the oil.
Where are the preventative maintenance checks and service procedures located for the portable showers?
The PMCS procedures are contained in the operating manual provided with the field unit.
Before starting the bath unit the water heater low limit switch should be turned to what position?
Off.
Before starting the bath unit should the manual fuel valve be opened or closed?
Closed.
Before starting the bath unit what does pressing the reset button do?
It ensures the flames safeguard control is not locked out.
Before starting the bath unit what position should the blower shutter be in?
The blower shutter should be halfway.
Before starting the bath unit how do you fill the fuel container with fuel mixture?
By opening the fuel pump primer plug.
The fuel container should be kept as full as possible to reduce what?
Condensation.
What does excessive water in the fuel supply due to the water heater?
It decreases heater efficiency and corrodes both the chamber and the burner.
What position should the water heater drain cock be in?
Closed.
What should you turn off before connecting the power cable to the power source?
You should turn off the limit switch.
What direction do you turn the fuel valve in to close it?
You turn it to the right.
When removing and replacing the plug what should the coupling be filled with?
Water.
When you open the fuel valve what should you turn on?
The load limit switch and the power source.
What should the fuel pressure gauge indicate?
100 psi.
What should be viewed through the site tube after the power is turned on?
The ignition spark.
How long should you wait before viewing the combustion through the site tube?
Seven seconds.
If the combustion doesn’t happen after 19 seconds of waiting what happens?
The buzzer sounds and ignition spark shuts down.
After the buzzard sounds what should you press and how long should you wait before you press it?
You should press the safety reset button and wait two minutes before doing so.
After the heater starts up what color should the exhaust gases be from the stack?
The gases should be transparent and smokeless.
What should you do when Smoke is present?
You should open the air band on the blower assembly slowly until the exhaust gases are transparent smokeless.
What are the shutdown procedures for the water heater after normal use or when equipment will not be used for an extended period of time?
Turn off the fuel valve
Turn off the load limit switch
Turn off the water pump
If there’s danger of the bath unit freezing what do you do and where is it located?
You should open the drain cocks by turning left to let all of the water drain out, there’s one on the water pump and one underneath the water heater.
If you’re not going to be using the portable bath unit for more than five days what should you do with the fuel feed hose?
You should remove it from the fuel container and place the end of it into a quart container that’s filled with diesel.
If the portable bath unit isn’t being used for more than five days how should you shut it down?
Turn on the load limit switch and let it run until that quart container that you filled up with diesel is almost empty. Turn off the water heater fuel shut off valves and let the system run until the flames gone. Turn off the load limit switch.
How many showerheads does the portable bath unit have?
9
If the water heater for the portable shower unit fails to start what should you check?
Electrical power source, load limit switch, flames safeguard, blower motor reset, water supply in tank, low-water probe, low-water relay.
If the burner flame fails to start during the fire cycle what should you check?
Fuel supply, fuel hoses, fuel nozzle, UV scanner, flames safeguard control, fuel pump strainer, fuel pump drive coupling, fuel pump, fuel solenoid valve.
If the burner for the portable shower unit fails to ignite or is delayed what should you check?
Fuel supply, fuel hoses, burner nozzle, water and fuel, electrodes, ignition transformer, burner to transformer connection.
If the pressure is too high on the fuel pressure gauge for the portable shower unit what should you check?
Fuel gauge, fuel pump, fuel nozzle, fuel hose (return)
If you’re getting pulsating pressure from the fuel pressure gauge on the portable shower unit what should you check?
Suction hose, fuel pump strainer, fuel filter, burner nozzle, pressure gauge.
If the fuel pump is noisy on the portable shower unit what should you check?
Suction hose, fuel pump strainer, fuel filter, fuel pump.