with hose clamps (5, 7, 18 and 16). Inspect hose for
41. Function
damage, tears, or punctures.
The canister removes toxic gases, dust, and
b. Turnbuckle. Check turnbuckle (10) on all four
aerosols (solid and liquid particles) from the atmosphere
sides of canister assembly. See that turn- buckles are in
and delivers 300 cubic feet of purified air per minute.
place and tighten if necessary.
The airflow of contaminated air is given in paragraph 5.
c. Elbow Connector Assembly and Slide Bolt.
Check the elbow connector assembly (6, fig. 8) to see
42. Maintenance
that it is in working order. Rotate the elbow connector
The operator is authorized to inspect, service, and
assembly to different locations and check for full and
adjust the following component parts of the canister
easy movement. Check the slide bolts (10, fig. 16),
assembly.
Any defect should be reported to
washers (8) and self- locking nut (9) for wear, and
organizational maintenance personnel.
damaged threads.
d. Dial Regulator Assembly. Check the dial
a.
Hose Assemblies.
Check the air hose
regulator (7, fig. 16) to see it operates properly and is in
assembly (6, fig. 4) and air hose assembly (15) to see
working order. Check for wear, damage, and missing
they are connected properly and fastened securely
parts.
1
Machine screw
6
Wing nut
2
Lock washer
7
Dial regulator assembly
3
Machine screw
8
Washer
4
Lock washer
9
Self-locking nut
5
Washer
10
Slide bolt
Figure 16. Top manifold assembly
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