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c.
Release T-bolt clamps which secure the cylinder to Its mounting bracket. Remove hole plugs.
d.
Install a replacement unit in reverse order of removal.
e.
Install a purification cartridge in the cylinder per paragraph 3-16.2 and start the compressor.
f.
Test all air line connections with a non-ionic detergent solution to ensure the system is leak free.
4-17.
OIL/WATER SEPARATORS.
This task covers: A. Replace
Tools:
Materials/Parts:
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's Set
Non-ionic Detergent, NSN 7930-00-282-9699
Distilled Water, NSN 6810-00-297-9540
Equipment Conditions:
Compressor Secure
Pressure Purge From System
A Replace.
1.
Replacing the Oil/water Separators.
NOTE
The system includes two oil/water separators. One is installed between the
second and third stages and is referred to as the intermediate filter (Figure 1-2,
Item 10). The second or final oil/water separator (Figure 1-2, Item 8) is installed
after third stage and before the purification cylinder. Both separators are fitted
with safety relief valves and manual condensate drain valves. Each separator is
replaced with the manufacturer's corresponding numbered part using the following
steps:
a.
Open the purge valve and release all air pressure from the system (paragraph 23).
b.
Disconnect the air lines from the unit and remove the unit from its mounting bracket by releasing the
U-bolt clamps that secure It to the mounting bracket.
c.
Remove the safety relief valve and manual drain valve from the separator.
d.
Replace the oil/water separator in reverse order of removal. Leak test all connections with nonionic
detergent solution.
WARNING
THE FINAL OIL/WATER SEPARATOR IS SUBJECT TO DYNAMIC LOADING. IT IS
DESIGNED TO OPERATE FOR UP TO 90,000 HOURS. AFTER REACHING THE
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS, THE FINAL OIL/WATER SEPARATOR SHOULD BE
REPLACED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN PERSONNEL
INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
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