TM 10-3510-222-24
2-52. AIR SHUTTER AND PLENUM.
This task covers
a. Removal
b. Repair
c. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanics Tool Kit (App B, Item 1)
Automotive Vehicle Shop Equipment
(App B, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Gasket (App C, Item 63)
Sealing Compound (App D, Item 2)
Equipment Condition
Dryer shut down (TM 10-3510-222-10)
Gas-Oil Combustion Burner removed (Para 2-54)
Transformer and Box removed (Para 2-56)
Solenoid Nonmetallic Hose Valve removed
(Para 2-70)
a.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screw (1) and nut (2). As required, remove nut (2) from screw (1).
(2) Remove four nuts (3), lockwashers (4), screws (5) and bracket (7).
(3) Remove air nozzle (6) and shutter assembly (8).
(4) Loosen clamp (9) and remove hose (10) and clamps (9) and (11).
(5) Remove six nuts (12) and lockwashers (13).
(6) Remove plenum (14) and gasket (15) from dryer. Discard gasket (15).
b.
REPAIR
Repair consists of replacing damaged or missing components of the air shutter and plenum.
c.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position gasket (15) and plenum (14) on mounting studs (16) and secure with six lockwashers (13) and
nuts (12).
(2) Install hose (10) and two clamps (9 and 11).
(3) Position shutter assembly (8) on air nozzle (6).
NOTE
Apply a small bead of sealing compound between the air nozzle and the plenum. Do not apply
between the two top holes
(4) Position air nozzle (6) in plenum (14).
(5) Position bracket (7) on plenum (14) and install four screws (5), lockwashers (4) and nuts (3).
(6) Thread nut (2) approximately halfway up screw (1) and install screw in shutter assembly (6), tightening it
sufficiently to keep air shutter (8) from turning due to vibration.
(7) When screw (1) is sufficiently tight, turn nut (2) to lock screw.
(8) Install solenoid nonmetallic hose valve (Para 2-70).
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