TM 5-4310-386-14
4-21.
Air Compressor Assembly
This task covers:
a.
Test
b.
Service
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition
General Mechanic's Tool Kit
Compressor unit shut down (para. 2-13).
(NSN 5180-00-177-7033)
Materials/Parts
Oil, Lubricating (Item 15, Appendix E)
Detergent, Nonionic (Item 8, Appendix E)
a.
Test.
(1)
Semi-annual air sampling is required in accordance with NAVSEA 0994-LP-001-9010.
(2)
If air is suspect at any time, sample should be drawn and compressor is deadlined until sample is
verified.
(3)
Inspect compressor for identification tag with date of last hydrostatic test. If date is more than one year
old, have the compressor and purification cylinder tested in accordance with TB 43-0151.
b.
Service.
(1)
Oil change. (figure 4-23)
(a)
Remove oil drain plug (1) and drain oil into suitable container.
(b)
Install oil drain plug (1) and remove oil filler cap (2) and fill with oil to full line on dipstick (3).
(c)
Install oil filler cap (2).
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