TM 9-2320-260-20
8-24. AIR PACK RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT (Contd)
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b. Installation
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NOTE
If installing new air reservoir, use fittings from old air reservoir.
Fittings must be cleaned and inspected for cracks and stripped
threads.
1.
Apply antiseize tape to male threads of elbows (2), (5), (19), (21), (23), (26), (31), tee (34),
adapters (3), (15), (20), (24), (30), and relief valve (25).
Install two elbows (5) and (23), bushing (3), tee (34), and elbow (2) on upper air reservoir (4).
2.
Install two new tape strips (28) on upper air reservoir (4).
3.
4.
Position upper air reservoir (4) on supports (8) and install with two U-bolts (32) and four new
locknuts (7). Finger tighten locknuts (7).
5.
Install three bushings (20), (24), (30) and four elbows (19), (21), (26), and (31) on lower air
reservoirs (29).
6.
Install safety relief valve (25) on elbow (26).
Install two new tape strips (18) on lower air reservoir (29).
7.
8.
Position lower air reservoir (29) on supports (8) and install with two U-bolts (17) and four new
locknuts (9). Finger tighten locknuts (9).
Connect air line (10) to elbows (21) and (23).
9.
10.
Tighten new locknuts (7) and (9) on U-bolts (32) and (17).
11.
Connect air line (27) to elbow (31).
12.
Connect air lines (1) and (33) to elbow (2) and tee (34).
13.
Connect air line (6) to elbow (5).
Install adapter (15) and valve (16) on vent tube (14).
14.
15.
Connect vent tube (14) to elbow (19).
16.
Install vent tube (14) on support flange ( 11) with two clamps (12), screws (22), and new
locknuts (13).
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