TM 5-4310-277-14
Figure 1-6. Air compressor model HGR5-8M-1 (serial numbers 13655 through 13745 ), left front three quarter view.
b. Compressor. The compressor is a two-cylinder,
determined setting at which time the compressor
two-stage, vertical, air-cooled unit V-belt driven. It
starts compressing air again until the pressure
will deliver 15 cfm (cubic feet per minute) at 175 psi
reaches its predetermined limit.
(pounds per square inch) (12.3025 kg per sq cm)
c. Engine. The engine is military standard Model
(kilograms per square centimeter) when driven at
4A032-2, NSN 2805-00-068-7512.
735 rpm (revolutions per minute). Constant speed
d. Air Receiver Tank.
unloading is provided. Constant speed operation
(1) The air receiver tank for air compressor
Model BGR-5M-1 has a capacity of 2.7 cubic feet (20
allows the compressor to run continuously without
stopping or starting the engine after each cycle. The
gallons) and a maximum working pressure of 200 psi
compressor stops compressing air and runs free until
(14.1 kg per sq cm). A tool box assembly is attached
the pressure in the air receiver has dropped to a pre-
to the top of the air receiver.
