TM
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4-9. AIR TANK
This task covers:
a. Replacement
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Tools:
B r u s h , Cleaning (Appendix E, item 1)
Materials:
Rag, Wiping (Appendix E, item 3)
S o l v e n t , Dry cleaning (Appendix E, item 2).
A i r Tank Strap Assemblies.
Equipment
Condition:
Ignition switch pushed in (Table 2-1, 8).
A l l parts removed from air tank: Inflator
g a g e , hose, pressure gage, tank relief valve, pilot valve, drain valve,
a f t e r c o o l e r assembly, and all fittings for attachment.
a.
Replacement.
( 1 ) Remove two nuts (1), and two washers (2) securing strap assemblies (3).
(2) Remove air tank (4) from handtruck.
Dry Cleaning Solvent
(Stoddard Solvent)
P-D-680
C o m b u s t i b l e - do not use near open flames, near w e l d i n g
a r e a s . or on hot surfaces.
P r o l o n g e d or repeated contact of skin with liquid can cause
d e r m a t i t i s . Repeated inhalation of vapor can irritate nose
a n d throat and can cause dizziness.
I f any liquid contacts skin or eyes, immediately flush affected
a r e a thoroughly with water. Remove solvent-saturated
c l o t h i n g . If vapors cause dizziness, go to fresh air.
W h e n handling liquid or when applying it in an air-exhausted,
partially covered tank, wear approved gloves.
W h e n handling liquid or when applying it at an unexhausted,
uncovered tank or workbench, wear approved respirator,
g o g g l e s , and gloves.
( 3 ) Use brush, rag, and solvent as necessary to clean hand truck and straps.
( 4 ) Place air tank (4) on handtruck with pilot valve boss (5) towards compressor and drain
v a l v e boss down.
( 5 ) Secure air tank (4) with strap assemblies (3), two washers (2), and two nuts (l).
( 6 ) Install all the hardware removed at the start of this procedure.
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