TM 9-4940-421-14
Section XV. MAINTENANCE OF PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT
vides a means of draining the condensation out of the
system after the air compressor has been used.
driven by a 1.5 horsepower motor. The unit delivers an
adequate volume of air to the air receiver tank to main-
tain an air pressure differential of 80 to 100 psi. The
a. Removal. Open draincock and relieve any pres-
air receiver tank pressure gage indicates, at all times,
sure in system. Remove four bolts and four washers,
the output of the system and the pressure in the tank.
disconnect air line, tag and disconnect electrical leads.
A pop-off valve set at 135 psi prevents the system from
b. Installation. Install in reverse order of removal.
Close the draincock.
being overloaded. A draincock beneath the tank pro-
