CHAPTER 2 DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TM 3-1040-220-34&P

CHAPTER 2

DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. PRESSURE ASSEMBLY

WARNING

Be sure that the disperser has been emptied and decontaminated before performing any maintenance

functions. Check to see that all valves are closed and that agent tank pressure has been relieved

(2) Installation. To install an item of plumbing

2-1. Plumbing Hardware

hardware, the reverse of the removal procedures should

be followed. For ease of installation, refer to the

Description and Function.

Standard plumbing

installation procedures for the nearest operating

hardware is used throughout the disperser to

component. When installing threaded fittings, make

interconnect the various operating components.

certain to coat the threads of the part with sealing

compound (Table 1-1) before making the connection.

b. Maintenance. Direct Support maintenance personnel

are authorized to replace defective plumbing hardware.

(1) Removal. In general, following the instructions for

the removal of the nearest operating component will

result in easy removal of the various items of plumbing

hardware.

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