TM 10-4330-232-12&P
MAINTENANCE OF WATER DETECTOR KIT
4-23.
Repair of Adapter Assembly
This task covers:
a.
Disassembly
b.
Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanic Tool Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 4)
Vise
Wrench, Strap (Appendix B, Section III, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Sealing Compound (Appendix E, Section II, Item 3)
Equipment Conditions
Adapter Assembly removed from Filter/Separator
DISASSEMBLY
a.
Clamp the adapter assembly securely in a vise and remove sampling probe (1).
b.
Pull cam handles on dust cap (2) out and remove dust cap.
c.
Pull cam handles of coupling half (3) out and remove dust plug (4).
d.
Unscrew coupling halves (3 and 5) from the adapter nipple (6).
REPAIR
Inspect components for damage and replace damaged parts. Check gasket (7) in coupling half (3) and replace if
damaged or worn.
ASSEMBLY
a.
Be sure that there is a gasket (7) in coupling half (3).
b.
Clamp adapter nipple (6) in a vise. Apply sealing compound to threads of nipple and install coupling halves (3
and 5).
c.
Install dust plug in coupling half (3) and drive cams home to secure plug.
d.
Install dust cap (2) on coupling half (5) and drive cams home to secure cap.
e.
Apply sealing compound to threads of sampling probe (1) and screw probe into adapter nipple (6) making sure
that the bevel of the probe is facing the end with female coupling half (3).
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