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(b) Install insulator blankets (1 and 2).
(3)
Charging Chuck Assembly.
(b) Install protection plug (1), hose coupling (2), pipe nipple (3), charging hose (4), fitting (5) and
servicing valve (6).
(4)
Heater Cable Assembly.
screws (14) and heater cable assembly (15) to moisture separator.
(b) Install lock hexagon nuts (6), flat- washers (7 and 8), hexagon head machine bolts (9), and
cable clamps (10)
(c) Install the plain hexagon nut (1), flat- washers (2 and 3), fillister head machine screw (4) and
protection cap (5).
Section II. PNEUMATIC SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
6-2. Dehydrator Assembly
a. Description. The pneumatic system accessories group includes all of the interconnecting tubing and
hoses, with associated preformed packings and backup rings, shut-off valves, pressure gauges,
regulator, quick disconnects, relief valves, check valve, back pressure valve, unloader valve,
dehydrator housing, sphere, timer box and moisture separator. These components are located at
various points in the air compressor providing the means of conveying and controlling the com-
pressed air delivery from the air compressor.
b. Disassembly.
(1) Remove tube elbow (1, fig. 6-5), outlet tube (2), tube elbow (3) and dehydrator tube (4).
(2) Remove dehydrator cap (5), backup ring (6), .preformed packing (7 and 8), dehydrator cartridge
(9) and preformed packing (10) leaving dehydrator body (11).
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean parts is potentially dangerous to
personnel and property. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash
point of solvent is 100 . - 138 . (38 to 59 ).
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c.
Cleaning. Clean the dehydrator assembly using cleaning solvent, Fed. Spec. P-D-680, and dry
thoroughly using filtered compressed air.
d. Inspection.
(1) Inspect cap and body for distortion, bulging or damage.
(2) Inspect tubing and elbows for cracks, deterioration, or thread damage.
(3) Inspect preformed packing for deterioration.
(4) Repair any damage or replace parts which obstruct moving parts or could cause damage to the
equipment.
e. Repair.
(1) Replace damaged cap or body.
(2) Replace cartridge and preformed packing.
(3) Replace other damaged or defective parts as necessary.
f. Assembly. Assemble the dehydrator assembly in the reverse order of the disassembly and the
following instructions. Install a new cartridge in the dehydrator cylinder and screw cap assembly down
to a moderately tight fit using a hand tool between the cap lugs. The cutters inside the cylinder cap
and body will puncture the cartridge as the cap is screwed down. Record the hour meter reading on
the cartridge instruction plate.
6-3. Moisture Separator Assembly
a. Disassembly.
(1) Remove cap tape (1, fig. 6-6) and plug (2) from shell (8).
(2) Remove ring (3), safety disc (4) and retainer (5).
(3) Remove plug (6) and packing (7) from shell (8).
(4) Loosen locknut (11) and separate shell (8) from body (21).
(5) Remove screws (9) and baffle (10).
(6) Remove locknut (11) from body (21) and remove packing (12), back-up ring (13), and inlet tube
(14).
(7) Remove seat (15) and packing (16).
(8) Remove cylinder (17), seat assembly (18), packing (19) and spring (20).
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