TM-5-4310-389-14
4-29. TUBINGS AND FITTINGS
DESCRIPTION
This task covers:
Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
General Mechanics Tool Kit
Equipment Conditions:
Swedge Lock Tool(s)
Equipment secured (paragraph 2-11).
System bled of pressure (paragraph 2-3).
Materials/parts:
Detergent, non-ionic, item 13 Appendix E.
REPLACE
WARNING
Cleanliness is imperative in maintaining and handling diving system components. All tools and parts must
be kept free of oil, grease, rust, or other contamination in accordance with accepted Army diving cleaning
procedures. Foreign substances within an assembly could result in equipment failure and possible injury
or death to personnel.
WARNING
Any break in air system integrity can cause contamination of the air system. Serious injury or death may
result due to air system contamination. Follow Army diving cleaning procedures to maintain air system
integrity.
a.
Remove defective tubing section.
b.
Inspect adapter thread for wear or cross-threads. Replace, as necessary.
c.
Replace defective tubing with fittings.
d.
Bring system to full pressure and soap test new tubing fittings.
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