TM 10-4610-232-12
4-20.1. SEPARATORS. This task covers: (MODEL ROWPU-1 ONLY)
a.
Removal
b.
Disassembly
c.
.Repair
d
.Reassembly
e.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP.
Tools, see Appx B., Sec III, Ref Code (No.):
Personnel Required: 2
Tool Kit, General Mechanics Automotive (1)
Equipment Condition:
Wrench, Pipe (5)
Separator piping and hoses removed
Materials/Parts:
(para. 4-19.1).
Sealant, Pipe Thread (Appx E, Sec II, Item 62)
Tape, Antiseize (Appx E, Sec II, Item 67)
Gaskets (TM 10-4610-232-24P)
WARNING
Lockwashers (TM 10-4610-232-24P )
Observe specific Warning and Caution in text.
Washers (TM 10-4610-232-24P)
REMOVAL.
Remove separator from the ROWPU unit by disconnecting all hoses attached to the separator and then lifting the
separator assembly form the stake pocket on the ROWPU trailer.
DISASSEMBLY.
a.
Remove coupling half (1) and elbow (2) from cyclone separator (3).
b.
Remove gasket (4) from coupling half cap (5).
c.
Remove coupling half cap (6) and gasket (7) from coupling half (8).
d.
Remove coupling half (8) and elbow (9) from cyclone separator (3).
e.
Remove clamp (10), hose (11), nipple (12), and reducer (13) from cyclone separator (3).
f.
Remove four screws (14), four flat washer (15), four nuts (16), two brackets (17), and cyclone separator (3) from
strap (18).
REPAIR.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, A-A-711, types I and II, used to clean parts is potentially dangerous to personnel.
Use nonporous gloves when handling solvent or material wet with solvent. Wash hands immediately after
exposure with soap and water and use a lanolin based skin cream to prevent skin drying. Do not use
open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100 F (38 C).
a.
Apply dry cleaning solvent to exposed area near the entrance and exit threads of the cyclone separator.
b.
Remove all dirt and debris from all metal parts.
c.
Clean exterior of cyclone separator housing thoroughly with dry cleaning solvent.
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