TM 5-4310-387-14
5-7. Gages.
This task covers:
Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition
General Mechanic's Tools Kit (NSN 5180-00-177-7033) Compressor unit shutdown and depressurized
(para. 2-12).
Materials/Parts
Reference
Pressure Gages
Tape, Teflon (Item 23, Appendix E)
Cleaning Procedures, Chapter 4, Section VI.
Bags, Plastic (Item 3, Appendix E)
Bands, Rubber (Item 4, Appendix E)
Tape, Adhesive (Item 22, Appendix E)
Replace. (figure 5-1)
WARNING
Cleanliness is imperative in maintaining and handling diving air system components. All tools and parts must be kept
free of oil, grease, rust, or other contamination in accordance with Chapter 4, Section VI of this manual. Foreign
substances within an assembly could result in equipment failure and possible injury or death to personnel.
Ensure that all air lines and components removed or openings into the air system that provides breathing air are covered
with a plastic bag and secured with a rubber band or taped shut. Small components should be stored in a plastic bag and
sealed. Failure to do so will cause air system to become contaminated and could result in injury or death to the diver.
NOTE
There are two pressure gages mounted to the gage panel. The maintenance procedures are the same for both.
(1) Loosen two connector nuts (1) and remove line (2).
(2) Remove two nuts (3), brackets (4), and gage (5).
(3) Remove elbow and union (6) from gage (5).
WARNING
Leave 1 1/2 threads exposed on fitting when applying teflon tape. This will ensure that no teflon tape will hang down
inside the air system. Teflon tape should be wrapped in such a manner that when the fitting is tightened the tape will not
loosen. Failure to wrap teflon tape correctly may result in contamination or blockage of the air system and subsequent
possible injury or death to the diver.
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