TM 5-4310-386-14
5-8. Controls and Indicators (Cont).
(3) Pressure gage. (figure 5-5)
(a) Loosen fitting nut (1) and remove line (2) from pressure gage (3).
(b) Remove two nuts (4) and lockwashers (5) and remove two brackets (6).
(c) Remove pressure gage (3) from control panel (7).
WARNING
Leave 1 1/2 threads exposed on fitting when applying teflon tape. This will ensure that no teflon
tape will hang down inside the air system. Teflon tape should be wrapped in such a manner that
when the fitting is tightened the tape will not loosen. Failure to wrap teflon tape correctly may
result in contamination or blockage of the air system and subsequent possible injury or death to
the diver.
(d) Install pressure gage (3) and two brackets (6) and secure with two lockwashers (5) and nuts (4).
Apply teflon tape to threads on pressure gage (3).
(e) Install line (2) and tighten fitting nut (1).
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