TM 5-4310-379-144-30.Compressor Manifold.This task covers:a.RepairINITIAL SETUP:ToolsMaterials/Parts (Cont)General Mechanic's Tool Kit (NSN 5180-00-177-7033)Bands, Rubber (Item 5, Appendix D)TSP Ultrasonic Cleaner w/Heater (Item x, Appendix B)Bags, Plastic (Item 4, Appendix D)24 in. Pipe Wrench (NSN 5120-00-277-1480)Water, Distilled (Item 11, Appendix D)Detergent, Nonionic (Item 10, Appendix D)Materials/PartsTeflon Tape (Item 25, Appendix D)Manifold, CompressorGasket, ManifoldRepair.(figure 4-41)WARNINGCleanliness is imperative in maintaining and handling diving air system components. All tools and partsmust be kept free of oil, grease, rust, or other contamination in accordance with accepted army divingcleaning procedures. Foreign substances within an assembly could result in equipment failure andpossible injury or death to personnel.Ensure that all air lines and components removed or openings into the air system that provides breathingair are covered with a plastic bag and secured with a rubber band or taped shut. Small componentsshould be stored in a plastic bag and sealed. Failure to do so will cause air system to becomecontaminated and could result in injury or death to the diver.(1)Remove eight screws (1) securing discharge manifold (2) to header assembly (3).(2)Remove four screws (4) securing flange (5) to discharge manifold (2).(3)Remove and discard three gaskets(6) from discharge manifold (2).(4)Remove flange (5) from elbow (7).WARNINGLeave 1 1/2 threads exposed on fitting when applying teflon tape. This will ensure that no teflon tape willhang down inside the air system. Teflon tape should be wrapped in such a manner that when the fitting istightened the tape will not loosen. Failure to wrap teflon tape correctly may result in contamination orblockage of the air system and subsequent possible injury or death to the diver.4-100
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