TM 5-4310-375-14
CHAPTER 4
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section l. REPAlR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, TMDE, AND SUPPORT EQUlPMENT
4-1.
Common tools and equipment. For authorized common tools and equipment refer to the Modified Table of
Organization and Equipment (MTOE) applicable to your unit.
4-2.
Special tools, TMDE, and support equipment. Refer to TM 5-4310-375-24P, Organizational, Direct Support and
General Support Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List. Refer to Maintenance Allocation Chart (Appendix B)
for maintenance tasks allocated to organization level. There are no special tools or equipment required for maintenance of
this air compressor unit.
Repair parts. Repair parts are listed and illustrated in the repair parts and special tools list, TM 5-4310-375-24P,
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covering organizational maintenance for this equipment.
Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
4-4.
Site and shelter requirements.
a. Siting. Locate the air compressor unit as close as possible to a 230 volt, 3 phase, 60 hertz power source. Avoid
muddy, sandy, or dusty locations if possible. If necessary to locate unit on soft ground, provide a suitable level foundation
of planking. Unit should never be operated when out-of-level is 15 degrees in either direction (front to rear or side to side).
Unit should be as level as possible.
b. Shelter requirements. Floor space required for the unit is 4-1/2 feet wide by 6 feet long (1.37 m by 1.83 m) as shown
in figure 2-2. When unit is to be permanently installed it must be located at least 2 feet (0.6 meters) from any wall or
obstruction on the belt guard side. Refer to figure 2-2 for floor mounting diagram. Unit weight is 520 pounds (236 kgs).
Make sure floor capacity in shelter site is capable of supporting this weight for extended period of time. The shelter area
must allow for adequate ventilation and air circulation completely around unit to provide proper cooling and intake air
supply to compressor. If shelter area does not have a cover to adequately protect the unit against bad weather, cover
with tarpaulin when not in use.
4-5.
Service upon receipt of materiel. Refer to paragraph 2-5.a. and 2-5.b. for unloading, unpacking and reprocessing.
Refer to table 4-1 for service upon receipt.
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