TM 10-4610-246-13
3.6
MAINTENANCE OF SUCTION VALVE AND TUBING.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Service
e.
Assembly
b.
Disassembly
d.
Repair
f.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Parts/Materials
General Safety Instructions
Soap (Item 10, App. E)
Wear protective gloves and faceshield when working
Faceshield (Item 4, App. E)
on items containing hypochlorite solution.
Gloves (Item 5, App. E)
Rags (Item 7, App. E)
Equipment Conditions
Preformed Packing
(TM 10-4610-246-23P)
Foot valve removed (para. 3.5).
Hypochlorination unit is shutdown (para. 2.7.4).
a.
Removal.
(1)
Disconnect tubing (1, Figure 3-3) by unscrewing tube nut (2) from valve body (3).
(2)
Unscrew valve body (3) from pumper assembly (4) and remove preformed packing (5).
Figure 3-3. Suction Valve and Tubing
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