Section III. AGENT SECTION

(10) Replace the adapter (7).

(4) Use antiseize compound or tape on the hose

fitting threads. Connect both hose assemblies (5) to the

b. Assembly.

adapter (7).

(5) Holding the pressure regulator (14) connect the

adapter (7) to the nut (6).

(1) Place a preformed packing (8) on the threads

(6) Cross both hose assemblies (5) and connect

of the safety valve (9).

the quick-disconnect coupling (3) to the pipe and cap

(2) Connect the safety valve (9) to the adapter (7).

assembly (4).

(3) Connect the shutoff valve (2) to the adapter (7).

(7) Lace the carrier pack to the frame.

Connect the tube (1) to the shutoff valve (2).

(8) To install the pressure tank and valve assembly

refer to TM 3-1040-214-12.

Section III. AGENT SECTION

2-5. Outer Hinge

Direct support maintenance personnel are authorized to

replace the outer hinge on the agent tank.

a. Removal.

(1) Remove the pressure tank and valve assembly.

Refer to TM 3-1040-214-12.

(2) Install the dust cap (13, fig. 2-5) on the plug.

(3) Remove the rivet (2, fig. 2-7) and outer hinge

(1).

b. Assembly and Installation.

(1) Install the outer hinge (1) and rivet (2).

(2) Peen the end of the rivet to hold the outer hinge in

place.

(3) Install the pressure tank and valve assembly.

Refer to TM 3-10410-214-12.

2-6. Agent Tanks

Direct support maintenance personnel are authorized to

replace the agent tank. No welding is authorized on the

agent tanks. Unserviceable agent tanks, including the

tank connector, diffusion pipe assembly, and agent

delivery pipe, must be replaced as a unit.

a. Removal.

(1) Remove the pressure tank and valve assembly.

Refer to TM 3-1040-214-12.

(2) Remove the cords (9, fig. 2-8) and carrier

pack.

(3) Disconnect the quick-disconnect coupling half,

(3, fig. 2-6) on each hose assembly.

(4) Hold the pressure regulator (14) and

disconnect the diffusion tube nut (6) from the adapter (7).

Figure 2-7. Agent tanks

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