TM 5-4310-393-14
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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Section I
General Information ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
Section II
Equipment Description and Data ...................................................................................................... 1-3
Section III
Technical Principles of Operation ..................................................................................................... 1-9
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
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Scope ............................................................................................................................................ 1-1
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Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
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Maintenance Forms and Procedures ................................................................................................ 1-1
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Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) .......................................................................................... 1-1
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Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR) ............................................................. 1-2
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List of Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................ 1-2
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Destruction of Army Material to Prevent Enemy Use .......................................................................... 1-2
1-1. SCOPE.
This technical manual contains descriptive data, operation instructions, setup and storage procedures, and maintenance
instructions for a 5.0 CFM, Reciprocating Compressor Unit The manufacturer's part number for the reciprocating
compressor unit is CAPITANO-PD.
NOTE
Where possible, all dimensional values are given in the English system and Metric
system. The metric values will appear in parenthesis following the English system
value.
1-2. PURPOSE.
The purpose of the reciprocating compressor unit is to provide purified high pressure breathing air.
1-3. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS.
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738-
750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
1-4. CORROSION PROTECTION.
a.
Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army material is a continuing concern. It is important that any
corrosion problems with this item be reported so that the problem can be corrected and improvements made to prevent
the problem In future items.
b.
While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, it can also include deterioration of other materials,
such as rubber and plastic. Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of these materials may be a corrosion
problem
c.
If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported using Standard Form SF 368, Product Quality Deficiency
Report. Use of key words such a "corrosion," "rust," "deterioration," or "cracking" will ensure the information is identified
as a CPC problem.
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