TM 10-3510-209-24
2-52. WATER HOSE ASSEMBLY
This task covers:
a. Inspection
b. Repair
c. Replacement
Initial Setup:
Tools
General Safety Instructions
General mechanic's tool set,
WARNING
SC 5180-90
Flying debris can damage eyes and cause blindness. Wear protective
Personnel Required
eyewear when cutting or grinding metal parts.
MOS 63J (1 )
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
TM 10-3510-209-10, Hoses removed from laundry unit.
Rubber hose and clamps as
required
Petrolatum (Item 8, App C)
INSPECTION
Inspect hoses for cracks, cuts, and leaking or loose couplings.
REPAIR
WARNING
Flying debris can damage eyes and cause blindness. Wear protective eyewear
when cutting or grinding metal parts.
NOTE
These procedures tell how to repair all water hoses. If the hose is broken near the
coupling, repair can be done by cutting off the damaged hose end and replacing
the coupling.
1.
Loosen hose clamp (1) and remove coupling (2)
from hose (3).
2.
Cut off damaged section of water hose (3).
3.
Slide hose clamps (1) over end of water hose
(3).
4.
Insert couplings (2) and tighten hoe clamps (1).
5.
Ensure gasket (4) is inside coupling (2).
REPLACEMENT
If hose damage is near the center of the hose, replace with new hose of the same length.
NOTE
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Install hose in laundry unit (TM 10-3501-209-10).
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