TM 5-4310-387-146-23. Air Tank Charging Whip Assembly.This task covers: CalibrateINITIAL SETUPToolsMaterials/PartsGeneral Mechanic's Tool Kit (NSN 5180-00-177-7033)Bags, Plastic (item 3, Appendix E)Bands, Rubber (Item 4, Appendix E)Tape, Pressure Sensitive (Item 22, Appendix E)Tape, Teflon (Item 23, Appendix E)Calibrate. (figure 6-24)(1)Inspect gage (1) for date of last calibration.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.(2)Have the gage calibrated if date of last calibration is more than 540 days. Ensure gage is calibrated inaccordance with procedures in TB 9-4220-216-35, Section IV.WARNINGLeave 1 1/2 threads exposed on fitting when applying teflon tape. This will ensure that no teflontape will hang down inside the air system. Teflon tape should be wrapped in such a manner thatwhen the fitting is tightened the tape will not loosen. Failure to wrap teflon tape correctly mayresult in contamination or blockage of the air system and subsequent possible injury or death tothe diver.(3)Apply teflon tape to threads on calibrated gage (1).(4)Install gage (1).*U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1996 - 755-025/40158Change 16-64
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