TM 5-4310-384-13
DESICCANT REPLACEMENT.
CAUTION
Replace desiccant after 100 hours or quarterly, whichever comes first.
Replace desiccant every 50 hours under extreme humid conditions.
NOTE
Desiccant will change in color from light tan to brown when saturated and must be replaced.
This desiccant is not regenerative. Discard after use.
NOTE
Take care that no desiccant enters siphon tube. Refer to illustration.
a.
Fill bowl (3) with desiccant taking care that no desiccant is allowed to enter siphon tube (7).
b.
Shake or tap bowl (3)to settle desiccant. Add or remove until desiccant level is 1/8" below inner shoulder of
bowl.
INSTALLATION.
a.
Screw cover (5) to mounting.
b.
Install bowl (3) to cover (5) using clamp ring (4).
NOTE
Be sure clamp ring is securely locked in place before operating air compressor.
c.
Install discharge hose (2). Use anti-seize on fittings.
d.
Turn shutoff valve (1) counterclockwise to open air supply.
e.
Turn compressor on.
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