(4)
Remove reducer nipple (8) and adaptors
(9). Loosen and remove bleed valve (10),
mounting screws and remove bleed valves
(10) from mounting bracket (I I).
NOTE
Replace lock washers and screws in
bleed valve body
b.
Cleaning. Refer to paragraph 6-3.a for general
cleaning instructions.
(1)
Wipe non-metallic parts with a clean lint-
free cloth moistened in detergent and water and air dry.
NOTE
For best results, use ultrasonic cleaner,
NSN 4940-00-164-8977, (Table ’-1), to
clean strainer filters.
(2)
Wash line strainer filter elements in
solvent, per Federal Specification P-D-
680, Type II. Allow elements to air dry.
c.
Inspection. Refer to paragraph 6-3.b for general
inspection instructions.
(1)
Element damage.
d.
Repair or Replacement. Refer to paragraph 6-
3.c for general repair or replacement instructions.
(1)
Replace damaged strainer element.
(2)
Straighten bent mounting bracket.
e.
Assembly. To assemble the bleed valve
assembly, proceed as follows: (1) Install adaptors (9)
and reducer nipples (8) in bleed valves (10).
(2)
Insert clement (6). seal washer (5) in
strainer body (7). Place o-ring (4) o011
plug (3) and install plug (3) into strainer
body (7). Install strainers (2) into nipples
(8).
(3)
Install elbows (1) in strainer (2). Position
elbow (1) as shown in Figure 8-25.
(4)
Unscrew mounting screws from bleed
valve body (10) and attach valve (10) to
mounting bracket (I I) using lock washers
and bleed valve screws.
6-29.
Continuous Bleed Valve Subassembly (See
Figure 8-26). The following paragraphs contain
disassembly, cleaning inspection, repair or replacement
and assembly instructions for the continuous bleed valve
subassembly.
a.
Disassembly. Disassemble the continuous
bleed valve subassembly only to the extent necessary to
repair or replace a defective part or parts.
(1)
Remove six screws (2) and lock washers
(3) attaching valve cap to valve body (12).
Mark or tag the third stage continuous
bleed valve spring at disassembly as it
differs from the first and second stage
bleed valve springs.
(2)
Remove spring (4), unscrew locknut (5);
separate diaphragm plate (6), diaphragm
(7), and orifice screw (8).
(3)
Remove valve plunger (9) from valve seat
(10) and bleed valve (11) from body (12).
b.
Cleaning. Refer to paragraph 6-3.a for general
cleaning instructions.
(1)
Wash all parts, except diaphragm (7),
thoroughly with solvent, P-D-680, or
equivalent.
(2)
Make certain that air passages in orifice
screw (8), valve plunger (9), and valve
seat (10) are clean and free of any
obstruction.
(3)
Wipe the diaphragm (7) with a clean, lint-
free cloth moistened with solvent.
(4)
Air dry cleaned parts.
c.
Inspection. Refer to paragraph 6-3.b for general
inspection instructions.
(1)
Parts with dimensions listed in Table 6-1,
Table of Limits, shall be measured to
determine acceptability for repair and
assembly.
(2)
Diaphragm (7) for cuts, tears, separation,
and any other defect.
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