TM 5-4310-384-13
INSPECTION.
a.
Using a soap solution, check for release of air from the brass fitting (1) or safety valve (2) itself.
b.
If leakage was detected from the valve, vaIve may be defective or valve may have blown due to overpressure in
intercooler. Check for crimped intercooler tubing (3), replace valve, and restart compressor. If valve blows again, refer
compressor to intermediate direct support maintenance.
c.
If air leaks between brass fitting (1) and valve (2), tighten valve.
REMOVAL.
WARNING
Disconnect main power and turn compressor unit off before performing maintenance procedures.
a.
Remove safety valve (2) from brass fitting (1).
INSTALLATION.
a.
Coat threads of valve (2) with anti-seize tape.
b.
Install valve (2) to brass fitting (1).
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