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b. This manual cannot list all possible items to be checked. If any other item appears to be in a not ready condition,
refer same to next higher level of maintenance (see APP. B) for servicing.
c. Table 2-1 lists the common items and checks you will need to operate compressor unit. You should perform
these checks and/or services in the order listed.
WARNING
Before you use this table, be sure that compressor unit has been disconnected
from main power supply, to avoid personal injury.
TABLE 2-1. OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE CHECKS AND SERVICES
B-Before
D-During
A-After
W-Weekly
M-Monthly
Item
Interval
Item to be
Procedures: Check for and have
For readiness reporting,
Inspected
repaired, or adjusted, as necessary
equipment is not
ready/available if:
BDAWM
1
V belts.
There should be no more
than 1/2" of play in the V belts.
To tighten, loosen four (4) motor
mount nuts and slide motor back
until V belts are taut.
2
Starter
Check for any loose wires
Check finds any loose
Switch
or nuts and bolts.
hardware or wires.
Check to see if switch is loose.
3
Check for any loose con-
Check finds any loose
Pump
nections or nuts and bolts.
connections.
4
Air
Check for any damage to
If any damage found
Receiver
Air Receiver or its com-
creates an air leak.
ponents.
5
Globe
Check to see that globe
Valve
valve turns freely.
6
Inflator
Check for air leaks in
Large air leak is
Gage Hose
inflator gage hose or
found.
its connections.
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