TM 9-4310-397-14
CHAPTER 4
UNIT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION I REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, TEST, MEASUREMENT, AND
DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT (TMDE), AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
4-1. GENERAL.
a.
Repair Part. Repair parts are listed and illustrated in the repair parts and special tools list TM 9-4310-39724P
covering unit maintenance for this equipment.
b.
Authorized Common Tools And Equipment. Refer to the Modified Table of Organization and Equipment
(MTOE), CTA 50-970, or CTA 8-100, as applicable to your Air Compressor.
c.
Special Tools. TMDE, And Support Equipment. There are no special tools or test equipment required for unit
maintenance of the air compressor. Tools and test equipment found in Shop Equipment Automotive
Maintenance and Repair, Organizational Maintenance, Common NO. 1 & 2 Less Power are adequate to
accomplish the maintenance function required.
SECTION II SERVICE UPON RECEIPT
4-2. UNLOADING.
NOTE
The rotary air compressor is packed in a crate designed for shipment and handling with the
cabinet in an upright position. The base of the crate is constructed as a shipping pallet with
provisions for the insertion of forklift tongs.
a.
Remove all blocking and tiedowns that may have been used to secure the container to the carrier.
CAUTION
Using an overhead lifting device and slings without appropriate spreader bars can result in
container/equipment damage.
b.
Using a forklift truck or other suitable material handling equipment, remove the crated Air Compressor from the
carrier.
4-3. SITE AND SHELTER REOUIREMENTS.
CAUTION
Operating the rotary air compressor on a surface angled greater than 15 degrees in any
direction can cause equipment damage.
Place the Air Compressor at or near the operating location on a surface within 15 degrees of level in any direction.
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