CHAPTER
3
REPAIR
INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. AIR COMPRESSOR AND RELATED PARTS
3-1. Air Compressor
of an overload. The pressure switch automatically
starts the motor when the air pressure drops to 125
a. General. This section covers repair in-
structions for the air compressor, drive motor,
psi and stops the motor when the air pressure
reaches 150 psi.
starter, and pressure switch. The motor is rated at 2
horsepower and operates from a power source of
b. Removal. Refer to TM 5-4940.225-12 for
220-volt, 60 cycle, 3-phase alternating current. The
removal of the air compressor.
starter provides a means of opening or closing the
c. Disassembly. Disassemble the air compressor
as illustrated in figure 3-1.
circuit between the motor and control cubicle and
trips automatically to open the circuit in the event
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