c. Assemble the hose, inflating valve and con-
C.
The engine starting rope is used as de-
Install
nect to male fitting on the manifold.
scribed in figure 2-3.
nozzle on item to be inflated, (fig. 2-1).
d. The hose strap is used as illustrated in
d. Indoor Installation. Provide for at least
two feet of excess space on all sides of the
2-5. Installation or Setting-up Instructions
unit. Make sure the enclosure is well ventilat-
ed. Install gas-tight exhaust pipe extensions
a. General. This rotary compressor is a por-
to carry exhaust fumes to the outside. Wrap
table, self-contained unit designed to operate
the exhaust pipes with asbestos if there is
under severe conditions.
danger of any one touching them.
b. Outdoor Installation. Set up rotary com-
pressor as level as possible. If a hard surface
is used, the wheels must be chocked.
in an enclosed area unless exhaust gases are
piped to the outside. Inhalation of exhaust
fumes will result in serious illness or death.
er be operated more than 15 degrees off level.
Section II. MOVEMENT TO NEW WORK SITE
d. Store inflating valves, and nozzle in tool
2-6. Dismantling for Movement
box.
a. Shut down and disconnect inflating valve
e. The rotary compressor is a portable unit
from nozzle.
and can be readily moved by manpower from
one site to another,
b. Disconnect nozzle from system being in-
flated.
2-7. Re-installation After Movement
Set up the rotary compressor for operation
c. Disconnect air hose from manifold and
in accordance with instructions in paragraph
coil around frame, secure with hose strap as
shown in figure 1-1.
Section III. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
2-9. Controls
2-8. General
The purpose of controls and their normal
This section describes, locates, illustrates
positions are illustrated in figure 2-2 and en-
and furnishes operator, crew or organization
gine TM 5-2805-208-14, figure 6.
maintenance personnel sufficient information
about various controls and instruments for
proper operation of the rotary compressor.
