TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
DISASSEMBLY.
NOTE
Cover a 6-foot (1.83 m) square area of the floor in front of lower
flange cover to catch filtration material.
a. Remove eight nuts (1), flange cover (2), and gasket (3) from top handhole (4). Discard gasket.
WARNING
Weight of media is over 1000 pounds (454 kg). Remove flange
cover carefully to avoid personal injury from flange cover
movement.
b. Remove eight nuts (5), flange cover (6), and gasket (7) from bottom handhole (8). Discard gasket.
c.
Remove two nuts (9), anodes (10), and anode mounting studs (11). Discard anodes.
CAUTION
Be careful while removing media not to damage laterals with
tools.
d. Using a hand scoop, remove filtration material from multimedia filter (12) and discard.
e. Turn multimedia filter (12) on side and use garden hose to flush out remaining media.
CLEANING.
a. Using soap solution and stiff-bristled brush, clean anode mounting studs and flange covers.
b. Clean flange ports, mounting studs, and nuts.
INSPECTION.
a. Inspect inside and outside of multimedia filter for cracks, leaks, damage, or excessive corrosion. Replace
damage multimedia filter. Refer to paragraph 3-18.
b. Inspect anode mounting studs, nuts, and flange covers for excessive corrosion and wear. Replace as
required.
c.
Inspect all inside parts for corrosion and wear. Ensure diffuser tube vent lines and screens are not clogged.
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