TM 5-4310-387-145-10.Air Compressor.This task covers: a.ReplaceINITIAL SETUPToolsGeneral Mechanic's Tools Kit (NSN 5180-00-177-7033)Materials/PartsCompressorBags, Plastic (Item 3, Appendix E)Bands, Rubber (Item 4, Appendix E)Tape, Pressure Sensitive (Item 22, Appendix E)Equipment ConditionCompressor unit shutdown and depressurized(para. 2-12).Drivebelt removed (para. 4-14).Pre-filter and hose assembly removed (para. 4-18).Storage tray removed (para. 4-15).ReferenceCleaning Procedures, Chapter 4, Section VI.Replace.(figure 5-6)WARNINGCleanliness is imperative in maintaining and handling diving air system components. All toolsand parts must be kept free of oil, grease, rust, or other contamination in accordance with Chapter4, Section VI of this manual. Foreign substances within an assembly could result in equipmentfailure and possible injury or death to personnel.Ensure that all air lines and components removed or openings into the air system that providesbreathing air are covered with a plastic bag and secured with a rubber band or taped shut. Smallcomponents should be stored in a plastic bag and sealed. Failure to do so will cause air system tobecome contaminated and could result in injury or death to the diver.(1)Loosen connector nut (1) and disconnect line (2).(2)Remove nut (3), lockwasher (4), screw (5), clamp (6), two washers (7), and spacer (8).(3)Remove four nuts (9), bolts (10), and flat washer (11) securing air compressor assembly (12).(4)Remove air compressor assembly (12) from frame (13).NOTEAir compressor is heavy. Use a suitable lifting device to remove compressor from frame.(5)Install new air compressor assembly (12) in frame (13) and secure with four bolts (10), flat washers (11) and nuts (9).(6)Connect line (2) and tighten connector nut (1).5-18
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