TM 5-4310-368-14
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations
All
Equipment Condition
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Condition Description
Enclosure Panel Removed
General Safety Precautions
WARNING
Relieve all pressure from dehydrators before disconnecting any air lines.
Open
dehydrator bleed valve.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean parts is potentially dangerous to personnel
and property. Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do not use near open flame
or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100 (38 ) - 138 (59 ).
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C
F
C
a. Removal
(1) Disconnect two tubes from each dehydrator.
(2) Loosen and remove two U-bolts, four lock washers and four nuts from each dehydrator.
(3) Remove dehydrator assembly.
b. Disassembly
(1) Secure main body of dehydrator assembly in a vice which has soft faces on jaws.
(2) Remove top plug.
(3) Remove dehydrator cartridge.
(4) Remove bottom tube fitting.
(5) Screw two 3/8-16 x 2" long socket head screws into tapped holes in bottom plug.
(6) Unscrew bottom plug.
c.
Cleaning. Clean all parts in cleaning solvent. Dry thoroughly.
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