TM 5-4310-278-15
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
c. For inspection and servicing of a new or
used engine, refer to TM 5-2805-208-14.
d. Perform daily preventive maintenance
The total weight of the notary compressor is
services listed in paragraph 3-7.
296 pounds. A handtruck, forklift, or man-
power may be used to unload the crated unit.
The crate must be kept in an upright position
as indicated on the crate while unloading.
assembled for operation.
b. Installation.
a. General. For domestic shipping, the
(1) Place rotary compressor on a base that
rotary compressor is packed in a wooden box
is solid and strong enough to support weight of
nailed to a pallet to which the compressor is
unit. Refer to figure 1-1 for dimensions.
secured.
(2) Select a site where there will be suf-
b. Unpacking. Remove wooden box. Re-
ficient space on all sides for servicing and op-
move rotary compressor from its pallet.
eration of unlit.
(3) Connect hoses to outlet adapters. If
Caution: Exercise great care while uncrat-
necessary, remove the inflator valve from the
ing to avoid damaging equipment.
tool box and install on the end of the hose.
C. Removal of protective Materials and Pre-
(4) If rotary compressor is to be operated
servatives. Remove protective tape from inlet
of the air cleaner. Prepare engine for inspection within enclosed area, make certain that there
is proper ventilation and exhaust gases are
and operation as outlined on DA Form 2258,
p i p e d outside.
"Depreservation Guide".
Warning: Never operate rotary com-
2-3 Inspecting and Servicing Equipment
pressor in enclosed area unless exhaust gases
bon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and poi-
bill for positive identification of equipment.
b. Visually inspect equipment for any dam- sonous gas which can cause serious illness or
age which may have occured during shipment. death.
Make certain that all nuts and bolts are in
(5) Set rotary compressor on as level an
Place and secure.
area as possible during operation.
Section II. MOVEMENT TO A NEW WORKSITE
pletely self-contained and can be moved over
short distances manually by lifting at the end
a. General. The rotary compressor is com-
and rolling it on its wheels. If the rotary com-
