Using M1 A1 Compressor

(3) Connect the pressure hose to the plug on the

that no pressure is indicated on the

high-pressure sphere valve.

manifold pressure gages (2, fig. 11) in

11. Using M1 A1 Compressor

that section.

Charge the ABC-M9-7 or M9A1-7 flamethrower high-

(3) Remove the manifold machine plug (4) from the

pressure sphere as follows:

hammer lug locknut (3).

a. Attaching Hose Assembly

(4) Unscrew the charging line adapter (5) from the

Compressor.

manifold and screw it into the hammer lug locknut (3).

(1) Close the manifold intake valve (1, fig. 11) on the

(5) Screw the adapter that is on the 6- foot rubber

unused side of the' charging manifold. Close the bleeder

hose assembly (36, fig. 2) into the charging line adapter

valve (2, fig. 12) that is in the aftercooler condensate leg

(5, fig. 11). Tighten the hammer lug locknut.

(3).

b. Attaching Charging Hose (18, fig. 2) to High-

(2) Leave the charging manifold bleeder valves (1)

Pressure Sphere. Attach the charging line to the high-

in the open position.

pressure sphere (para 10b).

WARNING

c. Charging.

Before

removing

the

manifold

(1) Start the compressor engine (TM 3- 1040-203-

12)

machine plug, see that the manifold

bleeder valve of the section in use is

open.

Insure

Manifold intake valves

3 Hammer lug locknut

5 Charging line adapter

Pressure gages

4 Manifold machine plug

Figure 11. Charging manifold section of M1A1compressor.