TM 10-3510-226-23
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REPLACE-CONTINUED
Replace Brass Hand Operated Valves
WARNING
Ensure graywater pipes have been sanitized IAW procedures contained in TB MED 577
before attempting any repairs. Failure to observe safety precautions may result in
serious illness or death from biohazards.
1. Flush and drain Water Treatment System IAW procedures given in TM 10-3510-226-10.
2. Place CBL out of service and disconnect power.
3. Note position of valve (Figure 7, Item 14) and valve operating handle (Figure 7, Item 15).
4. Remove the nut retaining the operating handle (Figure 7, Item 15), and remove the operating handle.
5. Use a pipe wrench to steady attached plumbing, and unscrew valve (Figure 7, Item 14) to be
replaced.
6. Remove the nut retaining the operating handle (Figure 7, Item 15) on the replacement valve, and
remove the operating handle.
7. Apply pipe sealing compound to threads of replacement valve (Figure 7, Item 14) or attaching nipple
(Figure 7, Item 16).
8. Use a pipe wrench to steady attached plumbing, and install replacement valve (Figure 7, Item 14).
9. Ensure replacement valve (Figure 7, Item 14) is tight and correctly aligned to ease of operation.
10. Operate CBL IAW procedures given in TM 10-3510-226-10 and monitor for leakage and normal
operation.
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