TM 10-3510-222-24
2-31. AIR TANK.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Repair
c. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanics Tool Kit (App B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Antiseize Compound (App D, Item 24)
Equipment Condition
Laundry Unit shut down (TM 10-3510-222-10)
General Safety Instructions
WARNING
High voltage is present on this equipment. Do not
perform maintenance with power on. Death or
serious injury may result.
a. REMOVAL
(1) Open drain cock (5) until pressure gage (7) reads 0 psi.
(2) Close drain cock (5).
(3) Remove air hose (1) from adapter (6).
(4) Remove four nuts (2), lockwashers (3) and two U-bolts (4) from air tank (8).
(5) Remove air tank (8).
b. REPAIR
Air Tank (8).
(a) Remove adapter (6) from air tank (8).
(b) Remove pressure gage (7) from air tank (8).
(c) Remove drain cock (5) from air tank (8).
NOTE
Apply antiseize compound to all male threads (except adapter and U-clamps) before installing
hardware.
(d)
Install drain cock (5) on air tank (8).
(e)
Install pressure gage (7) on air tank (8).
(f)
Install adapter (6) on air tank (8).
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