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5-7. SKID AND RUNNER INSPECTION, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT .
This task covers:
a.
Inspection
b.
Removal
c.
Repair
d.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
General Mechanics Tool Kit
Item 1, Section III, Appendix B
a.
Inspection. Check skid and runners for any cracks or broken welds. Repair or replace as necessary.
NOTE
Lift air compressor only high enough to allow runner removal.
b.
Removal.
(1)
Using suitable material handling equipment, lift the air compressor from side using fork lift slots provided.
(2)
Remove twelve nuts (1), lock washers (2), and flat washers (3). Discard lock washers.
(3)
Remove runners (4).
(4)
Remove four nuts (5), eight hex washer head bolts (6) and four lock washers (7). Discard lock washers.
(5)
Remove air block (8).
(6)
Set unit down and using two fork lift trucks, move them to ends of unit.
(7)
Remove 18 lock nuts (9), flat washers (10), and cap screws (11). Discard lock nuts.
CAUTION
Inserting forklift forks too far into air compressor can damage components.
NOTE
Lift air compressor only high enough to allow skid removal.
(8)
Lift air compressor up and away from skid (12).
c.
Repair. Repair is limited to welding of cracked or broken welds and replacement of runners or skid.
d.
Installation.
(1)
Using suitable material handling equipment, place air compressor above skid (12) and aline mounting
holes.
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