TM 3-4310-100-20 & P
Figure 1-1. A typical AN-M4 Compressor unit model with charging hose assembly connected to water separator.
b.
Components.
(5) Fuel Tank.
The fuel tank holds
(1) Air Compressor. The air compressor is a
approximately 3 quarts of fuel; sufficient for 3 hours of
operation.
three stage radial reciprocating compressor that will
(6) Bottom Frame and Top Frame. The rigid
deliver 3-1/2 CFM of high pressure air at 2.(000 psi,
tubular bottom frame.
provides mounting for the
when the engine operates at a speed of '3.60() rpm. The
gasoline fuel tank, gasoline engine, compressor, water
compressor operating temperature :range is 0 to 100 F.
(2) Water Separator. The operating pressure
separator. strap assemblies and the back rest harness.
A removable top frame is assembled to the bottom frame
of the water separator is 2,000 psi with a minimum burst
to protect both the gasoline engine and air compressor.
pressure of 5,000 psi. The assembly contains a high-
The top frame also supports the canvas cover.
pressure relief valve, with a condensate globe valve at
(7) Back
Rest
Harness
and
Strap
the base to permit discharge of accumulated air-water-oil
Assemblies. The back rest provides a comfortable
emulsion.
(3) Pressure Relief Value.
The pressure
support when carrying the compressor unit. The web
relief valve has a relief pressure of 2,250 psig, and a
shoulder and waist strap assemblies are bolted to the
reseating pressure of 1,950 psig.
bottom frame and are provided with quick release
(4) Gasoline Engine. The engine is a one-
buckles and snaps.
(8) Canvas Cover. The cotton duck canvas
cylinder, 4-cycle, overhead valve, air-cooled type. It will
cover is designed to fit snuggly over the
develop 1.5 horse-power at 3,600 rpm.
The engine is fungus-proof and fully suppressed to
climate radio interference.
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