TM 5-4310-385-13
3-28. SAFETY INTERSTAGE VALVE. This task covers:
a. Inspection.
b. Removal.
c. Installation
INITIAL SETUP.
a.
Tools. General Automotive Tool Set, T1-5180-00-177-7033.
b.
Materials/Parts. Soap Solution. Anti-seize tape.
c.
General Safety Requirements.
WARNING
·
Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
·
Never wear loose Clothing or jewelry while inspecting or servicing equipment.
·
Beware of rotating shafts, pulleys and fans which could entrap personnel and
cause serious injury.
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, valve 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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