TM 9-4310-397-14CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONSECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION1-1. SCOPE.a.TypeofManual. Operator's, Unit, Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual.b.ModelNumberandEquipmentName. Model 16MS125, Skid Mounted, Diesel Engine Driven, 125 cfm at 100psi, Rotary Air Compressor.WARNINGDo not use compressed air from the equipment for breathing air. The compressor is designedfor mechanical use only. Serious injury or death may result using the equipment forrespiration air.c.PurposeofEquipment.The unit is designed to supply compressed air to power pneumatic tools and charge lowpressure air systems. Do not use on life support equipment or breathing apparatus.1-2. MAINTENANCEFORMS.RECORDS.ANDREPORTS.Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA Pam738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System; DA Pam 738-751, Functional Users Manual for the ArmyMaintenance Management System-Aviation (TAMMS-A); or AR 700-138, Army Logistics Readiness and Sustainability.1-3. DESTRUCTIONOFARMYMATERIALTOPREVENTENEMYUSE.Refer to TM 750-244-3 for instructions relating to destruction of equipment to prevent enemy use.1-4. PREPARATIONFORSTORAGEORSHIPMENT.Refer to Chapter 4 for instructions relating to the preparation for storage or shipment of equipment.1-5. OFFICIALNOMENCLATURE,NAMES,ANDDESIGNATIONS.a.OfficialNomenclature. Shortened nomenclature is used in this manual to make procedures easier for you toread. A cross-reference between the shortened nomenclature and the official nomenclature is shown in the followingtable.Nomenclature Cross ReferenceManual NomenclatureOfficial NomenclatureAir CompressorSkid Mounted, Diesel Engine Driven,Rotary Air CompressorPreformed PackingO-ringb.AbbreviationsandUnusualTerms.See Glossary, located before index at the back of this manual.1-1
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