TM
5-4310-350-14
ORGANIZATIONAL
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
RECEIPT OF MATERIEL
Section I. SERVICE UPON
b. Inspect for dents, breaks, loose mounting
4-1. Unloading The Air Compressor
bolts or other defects. Inspect for loose connec-
a. Remove tie-downs and blocking that secure
tions, damaged wiring or other defects.
the crate to carrier. Refer to figure 41.
c. Turn over the electric motor and compressor
several times to be sure the motor and compressor
hoist must be used when removing the air com-
do not bind. Prepare a written report of all dam-
pressor from the carrier. When using a hoist,
age incurred as a result of shipping or vandalism.
center the lifting hook above the center of the
Report any unrepairable damage immediately to
crate; place slings about ten inches in from both
the proper authority.
ends of the crate, and lift the unit from the
carrier.
4-4. Installation of Separately Packed
Components
Connect air hose (fig. 42) to globe valve
assembly and connect inflator gage assembly to
air hose.
Figure 4-1. Shipping tie-downs.
4-2. Unpacking The Air Compressor
a. Place the crated air compressor as close to
the point of installation as possible. Remove the
crate from the base being careful not to damage
the air compressor while removing the crate.
Remove the air hose, electric cable, tire gage,
and publications. Remove the compressor from
4-5. Installation or Set-up Instructions
the base.
b. Remove the tape and protective covering
from electric motor, compressor, and air receiver
pressor as near to the electrical power source
tank.
as possible. Avoid muddy, sandy or dusty loca-
tions if possible. If it is necessary to use the
4-3. Inspection and Servicing Equipment
unit on soft ground, provide a suitable, level
a. Make a thorough inspection of the air com-
foundation of planking.
b. Grounding. The air compressor must be
pressor for any loss or damage that may have
occurred during shipping or handling.
grounded prior to operation. The ground lead
