Option 2: Splicing refrigerant tubing with hydraulic brake hose, clamps, and epoxy.

TM 5-4120-394-BD

(e) Expand (bell) exposed ends of refrigerant line to

form a female coupling.

(f) Cut replacement tube long enough to be

inserted tightly in each female coupling.

(g) Install replacement line.

(h) Braze each connection closed.

(i) Recharge refrigeration system using standard

maintenance procedures.

(j) Test refrigeration system for leaks. (See TM9-

4840-435-14.)

(k) Record all BDAR action

taken.

NOTE

When the mission has been completed, repairs are to be made using standard

maintenance procedures.

(2) Option 2: Splicing refrigerant tubing with hydraulic brake hose, clamps, and epoxy.

(a) Perform procedural steps a, b, and c, in option 1.

NOTE

A minimum of three inches of tubing must be cut out of damaged section, to prevent

crimping of refrigerant tubing, when installing hydraulic brake hose.

(b) Cut out damaged section of refrigerant tubing from system.

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