TM 55-2210-224-34
4-18. STRAINER AND CHECK VALVE (cont)
CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR
WARNING
· Drycleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and
use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don't breathe
vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. The flash point is 100 - 138°F (38 -
59°C). If you become dizzy, get fresh air and medical aid immediately. If contact with eyes is
made, wash your eyes and get medical aid immediately.
· Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). Do not direct
compressed air against skin. Use goggles or full face shield.
6.
Use a cloth dampened with drycleaning solvent and remove grease and oil from
exterior and interior of body (2).
7.
Use drycleaning solvent and clean metal parts. Dry with compressed air.
8.
Inspect metal parts for cracks, breaks, cuts, or other damage. Inspect for damaged threads.
9.
Check that spring (7) has not rusted, become distorted, or has taken a permanent set.
10.
Replace damaged parts. Replace air filter (13).
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Valves assemblies are under a spring load. Use caution during assembly procedures so that no
parts fly out, causing injury to personnel.
11.
Install choke fitting (15).
12.
Position strainer (14), air filter (13), and strainer (12) and install capnut (11).
13.
Install gasket (10) on swivel (9) and install in capnut (11). Install nut (8).
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