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Air Compressor.
This task covers:
a.
Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanic's Tools Kit (NSN 5180-00-177-7033)
Materials/Parts
Compressor
Bags, Plastic (Item 3, Appendix E)
Bands, Rubber (Item 4, Appendix E)
Tape, Pressure Sensitive (Item 22, Appendix E)
Equipment Condition
Compressor 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).
Reference
Cleaning Procedures, Chapter 4, Section VI.
Replace. (figure 5-6)
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.
(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).
NOTE
Air 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).
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