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(u) Secure assembly to crankcase (43, figure 0-6) with two capscrews (19) and lockwashers (20).
Remove clamp installed in step (t) and insert two additional capscrews (19) and lockwashers (20).
Torque the four
capscrews (19) to 40 pound-inches using torque adapter, part number 257003 or equivalent.
(2)
Testing of the basic compressor is dependent upon the scope of replacement performed during repair
and overhaul of the unit.
CAUTION:
Performance of the basic compressor tests is accomplished when the basic compressor is
completely assembled with intercoolers, aftercoolers, oil supply and oil return tubes, oil sump, brackets, fan, rear
and front fan guards, air inlet strainer with filter, etc, and mounted on the Universal Air Compressor Test Stand
Part Number 890370-02 or equivalent. During test operations, the compressor oil shall be replaced every three
hours until the unit is run-in total of twelve hours; then, the oil will be replaced every six hours until completion
of run-in testing.
WARNING: EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING WITH PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT INJURY
TO PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY RESULTING PROM CARELESS HANDLING OR POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT FAILURE. PERFORM ALL TESTING IN AN ASSIGNED AREA, CLEARED OF ALL UNAUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL.
MAKE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEARED AND SECURED.
CLAMP ALL
PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT BEING TESTED FIRMLY IN A VISE OR SUITABLE TEXT FIXTURE.
USE A HEAVY
METAL SHIELD, WITH SUITABLE SAFETY GLASS WINDOWS WHEN PROOF PRESSURE TESTING.
DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO ADJUST OR DISASSEMBLE PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT.
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