TM 5-4310-371-14
3-5. DAILY DRAINING OF AIR RECEIVER
WARNING
Disconnect compressor unit from main power supply before servicing, replacing,
or repairing parts of equipment, to avoid personal injury.
WARNING
Release pressure from air receiver and compressor pump before inspection,
performing procedures, or disassembly of equipment to avoid personal injury.
a. To release the air receiver pressure, depress handle on inflator gage until all air is drained or pull safety pin ring
on safety valve until all air escapes. See figure 3-4.
b. Then turn air receiver drain counter clockwise until it stops. See figure 3-5.
c. Water will then drain out of air receiver drain.
d. When water is no longer running out, turn air receiver drain clockwise until it is tight.
TM 5-4310-371-14/3-4
FIGURE 3-4. AIR RECEIVER AIR RELEASE
3-6. GLOBE VALVE USE
a. Turns the air supply to inflator gage and inflator gage hose on and off.
b. To turn globe valve ON, turn valve handle counter clockwise.
c. To turn globe valve OFF, turn valve handle clockwise.
d. See figure 3-6.
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