TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
A. Introduction
OUTLINE SHEET 1-12-1
PORTABLE DAMAGE CONTROL PUMPS
Portable damage control pumps are used to fight fires and dewater flooded
spaces to keep the ship stable and return the space to use. This lesson
discusses the pumps used to accomplish this.
B. Enabling Objective(s):
14.14 Identify the purpose and characteristics of the following types of
portable damage control pumps and their components:
a. P-100
b. Eductor
c. Electric submersible
23.12 Explain the relationship between the Navy Core Values and portable
damage control pumps.
22.3 Explain the relationship between teamwork and portable damage
control pumps.
C. Topic Outline
1. Introduction
2. P-100 Portable Pump
a. Purpose
(1) Primary--Supplies water for ____________.
(2) Secondary--____________ flooded spaces.
b. Components and accessories
(1) Fuel tank--Contains ____________ fuel to operate the pump.
(2) Suction hose (3")--Used to draw ____________ into the pump.
(3) Discharge valve (2½" outlet)--Allows water to flow from the pump.
(4) Exhaust hose--Carries exhaust fumes to outside atmosphere.
c. Safety precautions
(1) Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide (CO).
(a) Carbon Monoxide will kill if inhaled for more than a
few minutes.
(b) When pump is used inside the ship, exhaust gases must
be vented safely to the atmosphere.
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