TM 5-4310-278-15
Section VIII. AIR INTAKE AND DISCHARGE SYSTEM
other damage: replace a damaged mounting
3-22. General
base.
Intake and discharge parts are located on op-
c. Reassembly and Installation. Refer to
posite sides of the rotary compressor. The in-
take port is provided with an air filter to pre-
the air filter.
vent the entry of dust, dirt, and foreign
material The discharge port is equipped with
a pressure rallied valve, piping, and two adap-
and Hoses
ters for installaion of two air hoses. Adapter
a. Removal.
pluge are provided to prevent entry of dirt
(1) Remove the pressure relief valve only
when hoses are disconnected and to seal an
for replacement or for removal of the rotary
adapter when only the alternate adapter is
compressor. The adjusting screw is sealed and
being used.
requires no field adjustment. Refer to figure
(2) Refer to figure 3-7 for replacement
a. Removal and Disassembly. Refer to
of discharge hoses and fittings.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
filter.
(1) Clean the relief valve with a cloth
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
dampened with an approved cleaning solvent.
(1) Clean the filter element with a stream
Dry thoroughly.
of clean, dry, low presure compressed air di-
(2) Wipe the exterior of the hoses. with
rected from the inside of the element to the
a cloth dampened with water. If necessary,
outside. Take care not to rupture the element.
clean the insides of hoses with an approved
cleaning solvent that will not attack rubber.
(2) Clean all other parts with an ap-
(3) Inspect the relief valve for cracks, dis
proved cleaning solvent; dry thoroughly.
tortion, or other damage; replace a damaged
(3) inspect the filter element for cracks,
relief valve.
holes, ruptures, oil saturation, distortion, or
(4) Inspect pipe fittings for cracks and
other damage; replace a damaged filter.
for damaged threads; replace defective parts.
(4) Inspect the air filter cover for cracks,
(5) Inspect hoses for cracks, leasks, or de-
distortion, or other damage; replace a damaged
terioration: replace damaged hoses.
cover.
c. Installation. Refer to figure 3-7 for in-
(5) Inspect the air filter mounting base
stallation of the relief valve and discharge
for cracks, distortion, damaged threads, or
fittings and hoses.
