TM 5-4310-452-14
2-13. STOPPING THE UNIT (Con't).
WARNING
Slowly open manual blowdown valve, being careful to keep face and any bare skin away from
valve opening. If this warning is not followed, injury to personnel may result.
CAUTION
Never allow unit to sit idle with pressure in oil separator system. If compressor is started with a
charged air system, damage to compressor components could result.
c.
As
soon
as
engine
stops,
check
automatic blowdown valve (4) to ensure that all
pressure is relieved from oil separator system.
If automatic blowdown valve fails to operate,
use manual blowdown valve (3) to relieve
pressure from oil separator system.
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