TM 10-4610-215-10
TM 08580A-10/1
LEGEND:
1. Hose Clamp
2. Hose
3. Nut
4. Bolt
5. Clamp
6. Bushing
7. Elbow
8. Nut
9. Washer
10. End Cap
11. Puller Bolts
12. Pressure Tube
Figure 3-1. R.O. Vessel End Cap Assembly Removal
c. End Cap Assembly (Refer to fig. 3–1 ).
(1) Loosen hose clamp (1) and remove tubing (2) from end cap (10).
(2) Remove nut (3), bolt (4), clamp (5), and bushing (6) from elbow (7).
(3) Swing elbow (7) away from end cap (10).
(4) Remove nuts (8) and washers (9) from end cap (10).
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when separating end cap from vessel. Vessel studs and
seal are easily damaged.
(5) Gently and carefully insert flat-tip screwdriver between vessel and end cap. Slowly separate
end cap from vessel.
(6) Repeat steps (1) through (5) for opposite end cap.
d. Element Puller Assembly (Refer to fig. 3–2).
(1) Assemble element puller by screwing together the puller rod (1) and puller rod handle (2).
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