TM 10-4610-241-24
TO 40W4-13-42
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ELLIPTIC VALVE REPLACE.
This task consists of:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
INITIAL SET-UP:
Tools Required
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 4)
Material/Parts Required
Tape, Anti-seize (Appendix C, Section II, Item 19)
Equipment Condition
Reference
Power shut down (Power Source Manual).
ROWPU Piping drained (TM 5-4610-241-10).
Chemical Cans removed (TM 5-4610-241-10).
NOTE
There are four elliptic valves on the product water manifold. All are removed and
installed the same. One is shown, the others are similar.
a.
Removal.
(1)
Loosen clamp (1) and remove flexible tubing (2) from adapter (6).
(2)
Loosen clamp (3) and remove flexible tubing (4) from adapter (5).
(3)
Remove two adapters (5 and 6) from elliptic valve (7).
(4)
Remove elliptic valve (7) from nipple (8).
(5) As required, remove nipple (8) and hose clamps (1 and 3).
b.
Installation.
NOTE
Be sure tape is wrapped in same direction as pipe threads.
(1)
Apply anti-seize tape to male pipe threads.
(2)
If removed, install nipple (8).
(3)
Install elliptic valve (7) on nipple (8).
CAUTION
Do not overtighten adapters as this may break the valves.
(4)
Install two adapters (6 and 5) on elliptic valve (7).
(5)
If removed, position clamps (1 and 3) on hoses (2 and 4).
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