Figure 2-5. Pressure tank and valve assembly

c. Assembly and Installation

2-4. Adapter

(1) Slide the coupling nut (12) on the valve shaft

Direct support maintenance personnel are authorized to

(6).

replace the safety valve adapter.

(2) Install the handle (9). Install and tighten the

nut (8).

a. Removal.

(3) Connect the valve shaft (6) to the pressure

tank valve (17). Connect and tighten the coupling nut

(1) Close the pressure tank valve by turning the

(12).

valve handle (B, fig. 2-1) clockwise.

(4) Install the clamp (10) and eyelet (7).

(2) Open the shutoff valve by turning the handle

Tighten the clamp and valve shaft to the stud on the

(fig. 1-1) counterclockwise.

agent tank with the wing nut (11).

(3) Remove the pressure tank and valve

assembly. Refer to TM 3-1040-214-12.

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