INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
h. Correct all deficiencies or report them to
Unloading of Equipment
the proper authority.
Unload rotary compressor from carrier us-
i. Service rotary compressor as directed in
ing manpower or a forklift truck.
(1) Lubricate blower as directed in cur-
2-2. Unpacking New Equipment
rent lubrication order (fig. 3-1 ).
Unpack equipment as close to installation
(2) Lubricate engine as directed in TM
site as possible. Open the wooden crate that
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equipment is shipped in. Remove overpack kit
j. Fuel System: Refer to appendix II, Main-
and air hoses from crate. Remove equipment
tenance and Operating Supplies. Fill fuel tank
from crate. Check equipment against packing
with the proper grade of gasoline and inspect
list and report any discrepancies to field main-
for leaks.
tenance.
Warning: When handling gasoline, always
provide a metal to metal contact between the
container and the tank. This will prevent a
a. Make a complete visual inspection of the
spark from being generated as fuel flows over
rotary compressor for any loss or damage that
the metallic surfaces.
may have occurred during shipment. Prior to
k. Cold Weather Operation
inspection or operation of the rotary compres-
(1) Keep fuel tank full to avoid conden-
sor, accomplish depreservation of blower and
sation.
engine as outlined on DA form 2258.
(2) Clean the sediment bowl more fre-
b. Inspect the identification plates for posi-
quently than usual.
tive identification of the equipment.
(3) Clean snow and ice from lubrication
c. Inspect the engine for loose or missing
points before lubricating. Lubricate
mounting hardware, exhaust port and carbu-
engine as described in the current
rator intake port free of preservative tape.
lubrication order.
d. Inspect the blower for loose mounting
bolts, cracks, breaks and other defects. All air
2-4. Installation of Separate Packed
vent holes must be free of preservative tape.
Components
e. Inspect the coupling for misalignment.
a. The rotary compressor is delivered with
f. Turn the engine with the starting rope to
two air hoses, two inflating valves, two noz-
make sure all moving parts are free of re-
zles, hose strap and engine starting rope.
strictions.
These items, except the hose, are packed in
the tool box.
g. Check the contents of the crate against the
packing list to make sure that no items are
b. The hose, inflating valve and nozzle are in-
missing.
stalled as shown in figure 2-1.
