TM 3-4240-286-20&P
Section VII. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES FOR
M56 GAS-PARTICULATE FILTER UNIT
2-13. GENERAL. These instructions are for use by
organizational maintenance personnel. They
apply to:
M56 Gas-particulate filter unit
Main fan
Airflow valve
Power distribution unit
Compartment control module
2- 14. M56 GAS- PARTICULATE FILTER UNIT - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
This task covers:
a.
Replacement
e. Reassembly
b.
Removal
f. Repair
c.
Installation
g. Painting
d.
Disassembly
INITIAL SETUP
References
Tools
TM 9-1430-651-12
General Mechanics Tool Kit
SC 5180-90-CL-N26
Torque wrench 0-500 inch-pounds
General Safety Instructions
The unit commander or senior officer in charge of maintenance personnel assigned to remove and dispose of the
contaminated gas and particulate filters must prescribe the necessary protective clothing (TM 10-277) to be worn
during this operation. He must also prescribe the necessary safety measures to be followed including the
decontamination operation (TM 3-220) that must be performed before the new filters are installed.
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REPLACEMENT
Refer to TM 9-1430-651-12 for M56 gas-particulate filter
M56 Gas-Particulate Filter
AN/TSQ-73
unit removal and installation instructions.
unit
2-68
