TM 5-4310-349-14
CHAPTER 4
ORGANZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL
4-3.
Inspection and Servicing Equipment
4-1.
Unloading The Air Compressor
a. Make a thorough inspection of the air
a. Remove tie-downs and blocking that secure
compressor for any loss or damage that may have
the crate to carrier. Refer to figure 4-1.
occurred during shipping or handling.
b. Inspect for dents, breaks, loose mounting
must be used when removing the air compressor from
bolts, or other defects. Inspect for loose connections,
the carrier. When using a hoist, center the lifting 'hook
damaged wiring, or other defects.
above the center of the crate; place slings about ten
inches in from both ends of the crate, and lift the unit
c. Turn the electric motor and compressor
from the carrier.
several times by hand to be sure the motor and
compressor do not bind. Prepare a written report of all
damage incurred as a result of shipping or vandalism.
4-2.
Unpacking The Air Compressor
Report any unrepairable damage immediately to the
a. Place the crated air compressor as close to
proper authority.
the point of installation as possible. Remove the crate
from the base being careful not to dam- age the air
4-4.
Installation
of
Separately
Packed
compressor while removing the crate. Remove the air
Components
hose, electric cable, tire gage, and publications.
Remove the compressor from the base
Connect air hose (figure 4-2) to globe valve
assembly and connect inflator gage assembly to air
b. Remove the tape and protective covering from
hose.
electric motor, compressor, and air receiver tank.
4-5.
Installation or Set-up Instructions
a. Location and Leveling.
Locate the air
compressor as near to the electrical power source as
Figure 4-1. Shipping tie-downs.
4-1
