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3-35. RELIEF VALVES, AIR GAGE, DRAIN COCK, AND AIR VALVE - Continued.
c. Inspection.
(1) Inspect air pressure gage for cracked or broken glass and cracked or dented case. Replace gage if damaged
in any way.
(2) Manually activate all relief valves to check each valve for smoothness of operation. Replace any relief valve
which operates erratically.
(3) Check all pipes, nipples, crosses, tees, bushings, and elbows for cracks and stripped threads. Replace any
part which is damaged in any way.
(4) Operate air valve handle manually to check for smooth operation. If handle movement is erratic or difficult,
replace air valve.
d. Installation.
NOTE
Apply anti-seize compound (item 7, Appendix E) to all pipe threads before
assembly.
(1) Install drain cock (17) into tank (16).
(2) Install relief valve (24) into air compressor (23).
(3) Install nipple (22), air valve (21), bushing (18), elbow (20), and nipple (19) into tank (16).
(4) Install nipple (15), elbow (14), nipple (13), and cross (12) into tank (16).
(5) Install relief valve (11) onto cross (12).
(6) Install bushing (10) and air gage (9) into cross (12).
(7) Install elbow (8), bushing (7), nipple (6), and valve (5) into cross (12).
(8) Install nipple (4), tee (3), and elbow (2) into pilot valve (5).
(9) Install barbed fitting (27), hose (25) and clamp (26) onto tee (3).
(10) Connect tube (1) onto elbow (2).
(11) Install hose and inflator gage (see para 3-34).
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