CHAPTER 4
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
Section I. SERVICE
4-1.
Inspecting And Servicing The Equipment
Inspect entire unit for loose or missing coup-
lings, loose head bolts, and loose connections on
tubing.
Check for loose or missing bolts and
inspect gage for cracks. Perform the daily pre-
ventive maintenance checks and services as in-
structed in table 3-1.
4-2. Installation
a. Site. The filter-separator must be placed
on a level site in an upright position. If neces-
sary level an area and place unit on two planks
placed 90° to front of unit. Take precaution
against possible toppling of unit; use blocks or
sandbags on each side to prevent tilting.
UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL
CAUTION
Filter separator must be installed in an
upright position only.
b. Grounding.
Drive ground rod into earth
approximately 8 feet deep, and securely fasten
ground cable (fig. 4-1) to ground rod.
Place
rod so as to avoid loose cable between unit and
ground rod. In the event that impregnable soil
is encountered, bury in a horizontal trench not
less than 8-feet in length and at least 8-inches
beneath the surface.
c. Connections.
Connect 4 inch hose with
quick disconnect coupling to inlet and outlet lines
(fig. 4-1). When installing hose coupling, make
certain that the quick disconnect cams on female
couplings are pulled all the way so that male
couplings will be driven into a secure seat.
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