Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIALS

TM-5-4310-393-14 Air Compressor Diesel Engine Driven 20 CFM 3200 PSI Model KA7-DA Manual
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TM 5-4310-393-14 Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIALS Paragraph Page 3-8 Scope ................................................................................................................................. 3-7 3-9 Site and Shelter Requirements ............................................................................................ 3-7 3-10 Unpacking Instruction........................................................................................................... 3-7 3-11 Checking Unpacked Equipment ........................................................................................... 3-7 3-12 Preliminary Service and Adjustment ..................................................................................... 3-7 3-8. SCOPE. The section covers information required by organization unit maintenance personnel to ensure the equipment will be adequately inspected, serviced, and operationally tested before it is subjected to normal use. These procedures include site and shelter requirements, service upon receipt of material, and preliminary servicing and adjustment 3-9. SITE AND SHELTER REQUIREMENTS. WARNING TO ENSURE AS LITTLE AIR CONTAMINATION AS POSSIBLE, THE INTAKE HOSE MUST BE FULLY EXTENDED AND ALWAYS LOCATED UPWIND OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST. WHEN THE WIND CHANGES, THE COMPRESSOR AIR INTAKE MUST BE RELOCATED. THIS ACTION IS IMPERATIVE TO ENSURE THAT AS LITTLE CONTAMINATED AIR AS POSSIBLE ENTERS THE COMPRESSOR. The usage site for the compressor should be selected so as to avoid excessive dust, mud, rain, snow, heat, or cold. The compressor must be kept as level as possible. The compressor must never be operated If it is tilted at an angle in excess of 15 degrees in any direction. The unit should be mounted on a hard, flat surface from which all gravel, dirt, or other loose substances have been removed. Avoid the possibility of pickup of trash, stones and so forth by the rapidly rotating flywheels and V-belt. Ensure all loose trash is removed from the area of the compressor to prevent refuse from entering the cooling air inlets Ensure compressor is not operated inside closed rooms or buildings. If such operation is mandatory, connect an extension pipe to engine exhaust and pipe exhaust fumes outside. Ensure the compressor is protected from rain, wind, snow, dust, and tropical or desert sun. A temporary shelter should be provided by tarpaulins or other means The maximum utilization of natural shelter such as trees, hills, and rock formations is highly recommended. 3-10. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS. No specific unpacking instructions are required Refer to the Depreservation Guide DA Form 2258 packed with each unit 3-11. CHECKING UNPACKED EQUIPMENT. a. Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment If the equipment has been damaged, report the damage on DD Form 6, Packaging Improvement Report. b. Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete Report all discrepancies In accordance with the instructions of DA PAM 738-750. 3-12. PRELIMINARY SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT. a. Set up unit in accordance with paragraph 2-7.b. 3-7

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