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5-9.
Purifier Assembly.
This task covers:
a.
Service
b.
Replace
c.
Repair
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanic's Tools Kit (NSN 5180-00-177-7033)
Materials/Parts
Purifier Assembly
Purifier Cartridge
Cloth, Lint Free (Item 8, Appendix E)
Grease, Halo Carbon (Item 14, Appendix E)
Bags, Plastic (Item 3, Appendix E)
Preformed Packing
Materials/Parts (Cont)
Bands, Rubber (Item 4, Appendix E)
Tape, Pressure Sensitive (Item 22, Appendix E)
Equipment Condition
Compressor unit shutdown (para. 2-12).
Reference
Cleaning Procedures, Chapter 4, Section VI.
a.
Service. (figure 5-3)
(1)
Open drain valve (1) and remove pressure from air system.
WARNING
Cleanliness is imperative in maintaining and handling diving air system components. All tools
and parts must be kept free of oil, grease, rust, or other contamination in accordance with Chapter
4, Section VI of this manual. Foreign substances within an assembly could result in equipment
failure and possible injury or death to personnel.
Ensure that all air lines and components removed or openings into the air system that provides
breathing air are covered with a plastic bag and secured with a rubber band or taped shut. Small
components should be stored in a plastic bag and sealed. Failure to do so will cause air system to
become contaminated and could result in injury or death to the diver.
(2)
Remove cap (2), preformed packing (3), backup ring (4) and purifier cartridge (5). Discard preformed
packing (3).
WARNING
Do not touch new purifier cartridge with bare hand. Use a clean lint free cloth to install purifier
cartridge.
(3)
Install purifier cartridge (5).
(4)
Perforate seal on top of cartridge (5).
(5)
Apply halo carbon grease to preformed packings.
(6)
Install backup ring (4) and new preformed packing (3) and secure with cap (2).
(7)
Close valve (1).
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