TM 5-4310-376-14
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REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS - Continued
like the design. Put it on an SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at Commander,
US Army Troop Support Command, ATTN: AMSTR-QX, 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard, St.
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Official nomenclature must be used when filling out report forms or looking up technical
manuals.
Official Nomenclature
Common Name
Compressor, Reciprocating, Gasoline Engine Driven
Compressor
15 CFM, 175 PSI
Engine, Gasoline
Engine
Section II EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Purpose of Compressor
Used as a source of compressed air in the normal operations conducted at motor pools or
vehicle maintenance shops.
Capabilities and Features
Continuous operation at a rated capacity of 15 cubic feet per minute (CFM) at a discharge
pressure of 175 pound-force per square inch (PSI). Automatically regulated.
belt guard assembly totally encloses front, back, top and sides, for protection of personnel.
FUEL SYSTEM (2). Consists of a fuel tank equipped with a fuel level indicator and a fuel
shutoff valve. Provides up to four hours of continuous operation.
UNLOADING CONTROL VALVE (3). Prevents air in receiver tank from flowing back into the
compressor. It also vents air into atmosphere when rated pressure is reached and provides
engine throttle control (manual and automatic unloading).
COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY (4). A 2-cylinder, 2-stage, air-cooled, reciprocating type com-
pressor.
AIR RECEIVER SYSTEM (5). Consists of an 80 gallon air tank, with a safety valve to provide
overloading protection and a drain cock to provide condensation drain. Has a rated working
pressure of 200 psi at -25F (-31.7C) to 120F (49C).
