TM 5-4310-371-14
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) Pick up compressor unit with forklift of 1000 lbs. minimum capacity. Be sure to keep compressor unit level
while moving it.
(5) After compressor unit is placed on vehicle, which is to move it, tie compressor unit down securely and cover
it with a tarpaulin to protect it from elements.
b. Storage of Reciprocating Compressor Unit
(1) Release air pressure from air receiver and compressor pump before storage of equipment.
(2) Disconnect inflator gage and inflator gage hose an d package in same manner as received.
(3) Open air receiver drain and leave it open.
(4) Loosen V belts by loosening motor mounting nuts and push motor towards compressor pump and tighten
motor mounting nuts.
(5) Package compressor unit in same manne r as received and be sure to store compressor unit in enclosed,
dry area. Compressor unit should not, under any condition, be allowed to stand in or be submerged in
water.
Section II. ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING
4-4. SCOPE.
a. This section contains troubleshooting or malfunction information and tests for locating and correcting most of the
troubles which may develop in the
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