TM-5-4310-389-14
Section III.
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
5-14 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT.
5-15 PREPARATION FOR SHORT-TERM STORAGE. Short-term storage of the compressor, that is storage of about
six months or less, can be accomplished according to the following steps.
WARNING
All work performed on the compressor must be accomplished only while the unit is depressurized.
a.
Run the compressor at operating pressure and temperature for 10 minutes.
b.
Check the unit for leaks at all pipe connections, filter, purifier, separator, and valves. Tighten couplings and
connections as required.
c.
After ten minutes of operation, open the outlet valve and allow the compressed air to escape to the atmosphere.
Allow the compressor to operate at an adjusted minimum pressure of 1450 psig (100 BAR) using pressure
maintaining valve for about five minutes.
d.
Shut down the unit after five more minutes of operation and drain off the filter, purifier, and separator by opening
the condensate drain cocks. Close the drain cocks after the compressor has been reduced to zero pressure.
e.
Install new purifier cartridges (058825 and 068416).
f.
Service engine oil bath air cleaner.
g.
Install new compressor inlet air cleaner element.
h.
Remove prefilter hose (with raincap). Seal opening in air filter housing with tape, MIL-T-22085.
i.
Drain fuel from fuel tank. Spray interior of tank with a small quantity of preservation oil P10, grade 30.
j.
Change engine oil.
k.
Change compressor oil.
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