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(3)
Remove adapter (7), elbow (8), nipple (9), and elbow (10).
(4)
Remove four each hex lock nuts (11), capscrews (12) and eight flat washers (13).
(5)
Remove ground cable (14) and compressor oil separator (15).
(6)
Remove external components from compressor oil separator (15).
(a)
Remove two hex head screws (Figure 4-56, 1), lock washers (2), and cover (3). Discard lock washers.
(b)
Remove spring (4), piston (5), preformed packing (6), elbow (7), body (8), and nipple (9). Discard
preformed packing.
(c)
Remove hose (10), two elbows (11), line strainer (12), adapter (13), and tee (14).
(d)
Remove adapter (15), two elbows (16), and valve (17).
(e)
Remove adapter (18), regulator (19), adapter (20), and cross (21).
(f)
Remove safety valve (22) and elbow (23).
(g)
Remove plug (24), globe valve (25), nipple (26), and elbow (27).
(7)
Remove compressor oil fill line and internal components. See Figure 4-57.
(a)
Remove cap (1), preformed packing (2), adapter (3), elbow (4), and pipe (5). Discard preformed packing.
(b)
Remove plug (6) and elbow (7).
(c)
Remove adapters (8) and (9).
(d)
Remove eight hex head bolts (10), lock washers (11), cover (12), and pipe (13). Discard lock washers.
(e)
Remove separator element (14) from tank (15).
b.
Cleaning.
CAUTION
Use of a clogged separator element can damage the compressor. There is no effective
cleaning method for the separator element. A clean appearance does not indicate a clean,
unobstructed condition.
(1)
Remove all foreign material from bottom of tank (15). See Figure 4-57.
(2)
Using a clean rag (item 2, section II, appendix E) and wipe all internal surfaces. Do not clean separator
element (14). If separator is suspected to be clogged, replace it.
c.
Installation.
(1)
Reassemble tank.
(a)
Install separator element (Figure 4-57, 14).
(b)
Install pipe (13) on the bottom side of cover (12).
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