TM 5-4310-452-14
4-95. BLOWDOWN VALVE REPLACEMENT.
THIS TASK COVERS
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
• Engine off.
• One preformed packing
• Right door assembly open.
• System air pressure relieved.
Tools/Test Equipment:
• General mechanic's tool kit
a. REMOVAL
WARNING
Ensure that system air pressure is
relieved before removing blowdown
valve. Compressed air can cause
serious injury to personnel.
1.
Disconnect 2 hose fittings (7) from elbows (6).
2.
Remove elbows (6) from blowdown valve (5).
3.
Remove blowdown valve (5), nipple (4), adapter
(3), and preformed packing (2) from compressor
(1). Remove nipple from blowdown valve.
Discard preformed packing.
b. INSTALLATION
1.
Install adapter (3), new preformed packing (2),
and nipple (4) on compressor (1). Install
blowdown valve (5) on nipple.
2.
Install 2 elbows (6) on blowdown valve (5).
3.
Connect 2 fittings (7) to elbows (6).
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FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
• Close right door assembly,
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