TM 10-4610-215-24
TM 08580A-24/2
m. Strainer Inspection.
(1) Inspect strainer for tears, holes, and small dents.
(2) Inspect all threads for damage or stripping.
(3) Inspect strainer body for cracks, fractures, and holes.
(4) Check for bent or damaged mounting plate and bracket.
(5) Inspect O–ring for cracking, splits, or tears.
(6) Inspect all hardware for stripped or damaged heads.
n. Strainer Repair or Replace.
(1) Small tears or holes maybe welded.
(2) Large tears or holes maybe repaired by welding a patch on inside of strainer. Maximum patch size will
not exceed 1 1/2 X 1 1/2 inches. Small dents need not be repaired.
(3) Threads may be recut or retapped.
(4) Strainer body may be welded.
(5) Mounting plate and strap may be welded or flattened to remove dents or fractures.
(6) Replace all O-rings and gaskets.
(7) Replace all damaged nuts, screws, and washers.
(8) Repaint in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
o. Strainer Reassemble.
(1) Install drain plug (21) in bottom of strainer body (20).
(2) Lower strainer basket (19) into strainer body (20) and hold handle down.
(3) Install new O-ring (18) and cap (17) onto the strainer body (20).
(4) Install two bolts (14), finger-tight, through yoke (16) into strainer body (20).
(5) Swing yoke (16) into center of strainer body (19) over cap (17) and tighten two bolts (14).
(6) Tighten T-handle (15) to apply pressure on cap (17).
(7) Install adapter (12) into strainer body (20).
(8) Install cap (11) on adapter (12).
(9) Secure cap chain with brass wire (9).
(10) Install pipe (10) into strainer body (20).
(11) Install adapter (8) onto pipe (10).
(12) Install cap (7) onto adapter (8).
(13) Install strap (5) around strainer body (20) to mounting plate (6) loosely, using two screws (3), two flat
washers (4), two lockwashers (2), and two nuts (1).
(14) Tighten strap (5).
p. Install Strainer. (Figure 2-40)
To install strainer to backwash pump assembly, perform paragraph 2--41 g, step (6) or (7) as applicable.
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