SECTION VI.
REPAIR SECTION
6-1.
REPAIR. The following paragraphs contain
maintenance instructions for the Type I (Air) and Type II
(Air/Oxygen) Servicing Units These Instructions will
enable maintenance personnel to repair or replace
defective parts, allowing the servicing unit to meet new
equipment standards of operation Instructions are
included for the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair
or
replacement,
assembly
of
detailed
parts
into
subassemblies, subassemblies into assemblies, and
final assembly of assemblies to form a complete
servicing unit
NOTE
After performing any repair upon the air
compressor unit, refer to TEST (Section V)
and test service units to ensure proper
operation
6-2.
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES In general it is
not necessary to completely disassemble the servicing
units as illustrated In Figure 7-1. Operational checkout
and troubleshooting will indicate the required degree of
disassembly necessary and assemblies which require
repair or replacement. Prior to complete disassembly of
the servicing unit, the following step-by-step procedures
shall be completed as follows.
a.
On work station, set servicing unit hand
brakes and position, set and pin stabilizing jack.
Never attempt to disassemble any part of
the service units without first having relieved
all air or oxygen pressure from the system.
b.
Open
gas
cylinder
valves,
cam-lever
valves, shut-off valves and bleed valve.
6-3.
SERVICING UNIT, TYPE I (AIR) AND TYPE II
(AIR/OXYGEN). The following paragraphs contain
disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair or replacement,
and assembly instructions for the air compressor unit
General shop practice standards for maintenance and
overhaul shall be followed on all assemblies General
cleaning, inspection, and repair or replacement is as
follow :
Provide adequate ventilation when using
cleaning solvent (Federal Specification P-D-
680, Type II) Avoid prolonged breathing of
vapors and minimize skin contact.
Solvents conforming to Federal Specification
P-D-680, Type II shall not be used to clean
any parts of the trap mounting group other
than those specified herein These solvents
may cause damage to paint coatings,
plastics, and rubber Disposal of solvents
conforming to Federal Specification P-D-
680, Type II shall be accomplished in
accordance with local state water pollution
control laws Consult local bioenvironmental
engineer for guidance In no instance should
these solvents be allowed to contaminate
streams or lakes They may be disposed of
by evaporation or burning under supervision
NOTE
Do not allow parts to remain in cleaning
solvent for extended periods of time or rust
spots may form If parts are not to be
inspected immediately after cleaning, dip
them in engine oil per Military Specification
MIL-L- 2104C or equivalent Do not immerse
electrical parts in cleaning solvent.
a.
Cleaning
(1)
Clean all unpainted metal parts using
cleaning solvent that is in accordance with
Federal Specification P-D-680, Type II1, or
equivalent Wipe nonmetallic parts with a
clean, lint-free cloth moistened in detergent
and water and air dry.
(2)
Clean all painted surfaces by spraying with
hot water and detergent solution per
Federal Specification P-D-220. Parts that
will be repainted may be cleaned with
steam After cleaning, refinish affected
painted areas where required
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