TM 5-3655-210-12
4-103. Strainer
b. Cleaning, Inspection and Repair. Clean the
a. Removal.
gage with a cloth dampened in a cleaning solvent.
Wash all other parts in a cleaning solvent. Inspect for a
(1) Make sure valves(2, 24, fig. 4-93) are
broken or damaged gage.
Replace if broken or
closed.
damaged. Inspect for damaged or cracked fittings and
(2) Remove the strainer intake line and
damaged threads and replace all damaged parts.
fittings.
c. Installation.
Remove the procedure in a.
(3) Unscrew the tube nut (11, fig.
above.
securing the tube (12) to the valve (10) and remove the
4-101. Cylinder Filling Compressor
tube.
(4) Remove the strainer (1) and nipple from
The cylinder filling unit draws the carbon dioxide in from
the compressor.
the storage tank at 300 psi (21.09 kg per sq cm) and
b. Disassembly.
Refer to figure 4-99 and
raises the pressure to approximately 600 to 1,000 psi
disassemble strainer.
(42.18-70.3 kg per sq cm) for charging the cylinders,
WARNING
800 psi (56.24 kg per sq cm) is normal. The unit is
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680 or P-S-
operated through a clutch engagement on the
661, used to clean parts is potentially
countershaft.
4-102. Lines And Fittings
dangerous
to
personnel
and
a. Removal.
property. Use in a well-ventilated
area as the fumes are dangerous if
(1) Make sure valves(2, 24, fig. 4-93) are
closed.
inhaled.
Avoid repeated and
(2) Unscrew the hose nut (6, fig.
prolonged ski' contact. Do not use
securing the hose (5) to the elbow (2) and remove the
near open flame or excessive heat.
hose from the valve (30).
Flash point of solvent is 100F.-138F.
(3) Remove the rear hose (5) from the cylinder
(38C.-59C.).
filling manifold pipe.
c. Cleaning and Inspection. Wash all parts in a
(4) Unscrew the nipple (3) from the elbow (2).
cleaning solvent. Clean the gasket mating surfaces
(5) Remove the elbow (2) from the strainer (1).
thoroughly. Inspect for cracks, leaks, or damaged
(6) On serial nos. L-1475-T through L-1478-T
threads. Inspect the screen for tears, holes, or other
units, unscrew the union nut (4) releasing the 1/3 union
damage and replace strainer if necessary.
and the elbow, and remove the 1/3 union from the
d. Reassembly. Reverse procedure in b. above.
elbow.
e. Installation. Reverse procedures in a. above.
(7) On serial nos. L-1475-T through L-1478-T
4-104. Suction And Discharge Valves
units, unscrew the elbow and 2/3 union from the
a. Suction Valve Removal.
compressor, and remove the union and nipple from the
(1) Make sure valves (2,24, fig.4-93) are
elbow.
closed.
WARNING
(2) Unscrew the hose nut (6, fig.
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680 or P-S-
securing the hose (5) to the elbow (2) and remove the
661, used to clean parts is potentially
hose from the valve (30).
dangerous
to
personnel
and
(3) Remove the rear hose (5) from the cylinder
property. Use in a well-ventilated
filling manifold pipe.
area as the fumes are dangerous if
(4) Unscrew the nipple (3) from the elbow (2).
inhaled.
Avoid repeated and
(5) Remove the elbow (2) from the strainer (1).
prolonged skin contact. Do not use
(6) Unscrew the union nut (4) releasing the 1/3
near open flame or excessive heat.
union and the elbow, and remove the 1/3 union from the
Flash point of solvent is 100F.-138F.
elbow.
(38C.-59C.).
(7) Unscrew the tube nut (11) securing the
b. Cleaning, Inspection and Repair. Wash all the
tube (12) to the valve (10) and remove the tube.
parts in a cleaning solvent. Inspect the hoses and
(8) Remove the strainer (1) and nipple from
fittings for cracks, breaks, or damaged threads.
the compressor.
Replace all damaged parts.
(9) Remove the valve cap (6, fig. 4-95).
c. Installation.
Reverse the procedure in a.
(10) Pull the outer gasket, valve, and the inner
above.
gasket from the cylinder head (8) and discard the
gaskets. Replace the new gaskets.
b. Discharge Valve Removal.
(1) Make sure valves (2, 24, fig. 4-93) are
closed.
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