PRE-SHOP INSPECTION. - TB-9-2890006

TB 9-289

4. PRE-SHOP INSPECTION.

Except where otherwise specified, procedures for Type I and Type II containers are the same.

WARNING

Wear safety glasses and stand clear of air release ports when purging air from

containers. Make certain air pressure is fully vented before disassembly. Injury

may result from failure to properly vent containers before disassembly.

a. Disassembly.

(1)

If container is closed and sealed, purge pressure following appropriate opening instructions on container.

(2)

Remove and dispose of the pressure safety valve and filler valve from Type I container (see 4.a. (10),

(3)

Remove desiccant port cover/assembly and remove, test and dispose of the breather valve assembly

from Type II container see 4.a. (10), (12).

(4) Remove and dispose of the humidity indicator assembly. (Fig. 1)

(5) Remove nuts, lockwashers and bolts securing upper half of container to lower half of container. (Fig. 2)

(6) Remove and dispose of the container data plate (Fig. 1

(7) Remove and dispose of the sealing gasket from lower half of container. (Fig. 2)

(8) Remove and dispose of the desiccant bags from wire basket. (Fig. 7)

(9) Mark upper/lower halves to ensure matching during reassembly. (Fig. 2)