Section IV. PAINTING - TM-3-1040-214-120039

TM 3-1040-214-12

Section IV. PAINTING

not be painted. Mask or cover the safety head before

4-16. General

painting tank group.

Organizational maintenance personnel are authorized to

retouch the paint on the tank, hose and gun groups.

4-17. Paints to be Used

a. Hose Assembly.

Paint the hose assembly

a. Primer. Prime all worn and scratch surfaces

(para 4-26).

with one coat of synthetic paint primer.

b. Safety Head. The safety head (Fig. 1-7) shall

b. Enamel.

Apply one coat of green lusterless

enamel.

Section V. SERVICING

4-18. Servicing-Before Issuing for Use

(3) Carrier pack and frame assembly.

(a) Inspect carrier frame (fig. 1-8) for

Equipment defects, beyond authorized organizational

damage. Check attaching hardware for damage and

maintenance, must be reported to direct support

missing parts.

maintenance. Before issuing a disperser to the operator

(b) Inspect carrier pack, shoulder

for use, perform the following visual inspections.

straps, and cotton cord for damage, mildew, rot,-and

wear. Check all attaching buckles and hardware for

a. Tank Group.

damage and missing parts.

(1) Pressure tank and valve assembly.

b. Hose Group.

(a) Inspect pressure tank (Fig. 1-5) for

(1) Inspect hose assembly for kinks, cuts,

damage.

damage, and deterioration.

(b) Inspect valve shaft and handle for

(2) Check painting and stenciling (para 4-2).

damage. Check operation of handle.

(c) Inspect caps for damage and

WARNING

missing parts. Handtighten loose caps.

Unserviceable hose assemblies must

(d) Check coupling plug on valve

be replaced. No repair is authorized.

assembly for damage.

(e) Check volumetric testing dates

(3) Inspect quick-disconnect coupling half for

(para 4-3).

possible damage. Check inner balls for damage or loss.

(f) Adjust pressure regulator if required

Check ball depressing ring for ease of operation. Check

(para. 4-36).

inner rubber gasket for damage and deterioration.

(2) Agent tank.

c. Gun Group.

(a) Inspect agent tanks (Fig. 1-6) and

(1) Inspect rubber tube (Fig. 1-2) for holes,

(Fig. 1-7) for damage. Minor internal surface corrosion

cracks, and deterioration. Check especially the area that

in the agent tanks is acceptable.

is collapsed by the operation of the trigger.

(b) Inspect safety valve and pressure

(2) Inspect

rubber

tube,

sleeve,

and

regulator for damage. Check pressure regulator quick-

connector for possible damage.

disconnect coupling half for damage.

(c) Check hose assemblies for damage

(3) Inspect barrel section for cracks, dents,

and deterioration.

and defective threads.

Inspect locknut threads for

possible damage.

Inspect collar and setscrew for

(d) Check shutoff valve handle for

possible damage.

damage.

(4) Inspect valve section for damage, dents,

(e) Check vent tube for damage.

and defective threads. Check cover plate for damage

(f) Check coupling cap for damage.

and missing screws. Operate and check the trigger and

Install coupling cap on agent delivery pipe coupling.

trigger safety for proper operation. Adjust if necessary

Replace cap if missing.

(para 4-25b).

(g) Check hydrostatic and volumetric

(5) Assemble gun group (para 4-5).

testing dates (para 4-3 a).

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