TM 5-4310-370-14
CHAPTER 4
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
Section I. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
4-1.
UNLOADING AND UNPACKAGING. The total weight of the compressor unit is 390 pounds (177.3 kg). You
must use a fork lift of 500 pounds (227 kg) capacity to unload compressor unit. Keep compressor unit flat during the
unloading operation. Before unpacking, place compressor unit in the location it is to be installed. Then remove the
packaging material carefully so you do not damage the contents with the tools used for unpackaging.
4-2.
INSTALLATION.
a. Place in desired position, making sure to keep compressor unit level while doing so.
b. For wiring instructions of starter switch and main power supply disconnect, see Figure 4-1.
Wiring must be
installed by a qualified electrician.
c. Compressor flywheel must rotate counter clockwise. Observe arrow cast into flywheel.
4-3.
SHIPMENT AND/OR STORAGE PROCEDURES.
a. Shipment of Reciprocating Compressor Unit Procedures .
WARNING
Release pressure from air receiver and compressor pump before disassembly of
equipment, to avoid personal injury.
WARNING
Disconnect compressor unit from main power supply before moving of unit, to
avoid personal injury.
(1) Open air receiver drain and leave open after air receiver has been drained of water.
(2) Disconnect inflator gage and inflator gage hose. Package in same manner as received.
(3) Loosen V belts by loosening motor mounting nuts and slide motor towards compressor pump and tighten
motor mounting nuts.
4-1
