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(20) Open ball valve (1, Figure 2-36) on ejector assembly.
Figure 2-36. Ejector Assembly
(21) Apply air pressure to ejector assembly (2). Operate compressor until hoseline collapses for repacking.
(22) Turn off air compressor and disconnect air compressor line (3).
(23) Disconnect ejector assembly (2) and set aside.
(24) Remove boltless coupling (4) (para. 2-8.c.) connecting end cap (5) with pneumatic coupler (6) to nipple (7).
(25) Remove boltless coupling (8) (para. 2-8.c.) connecting nipple (7) to hoseline segment (9).
NOTE
End caps must be installed on collapsed hoseline to prevent hose from expanding before it is
packed.
(26) Connect end cap (1, Figure 2-35) to hoseline segment (2) using boltless coupling (3) (para. 2-8.b.).
(27) Repeat steps (1) through (25) (omitting steps (9) through (13)) for each hoseline segment down the line.
(28) When a hoseline length has been evacuated, collapsed, and capped, it is ready for packing in a tricon box.
(29) When a swivel joint is removed, return it and one 6-inch boltless coupling to lead pumping station installation
site.
c. Disassemble Suspension Devices.
NOTE
Set aside all removed components for repacking.
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