ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM10802A-14/1
0040 00
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
MICRO-FILTRATION SYSTEM
1. MF element (Submodule) removal:
WARNING
Clearance between outer sleeves of MF modules is tight. Each filter module
contains gear-like ribs around the sleeves. Care must be taken not to get fingers
caught between the filter module outer sleeves. Failure to observe this warning
can result in injury to fingers and hands.
a. Insert the hook end of the C-spanner into one of the grooves in the outer sleeve at the
top of the module; rotate the sleeve clockwise to remove.
b. Remove the outer sleeve from the head and lower it.
c. Remove the clips from the submodule (see Figure 1).
HEAD
OUTER SLEEVE
TOP FILTRATE CUP
CLIP
C-SPANNER
SUBMODULE
INSERT C-SPANNER HERE
Figure 1. MF Module Sleeve and Upper Clip Removal.
d. Screw the top outer sleeve back onto the head for a few turns to support the center tube.
e. Remove the outer sleeve from the lower end of the module by turning it counter-
clockwise (see Figure 2).
f. Remove the clips from the submodule.
g. If necessary, force the center tube downward to disengage its O-rings from the lower
outer sleeve.
h. Lift and support the bottom outer sleeve and the center tube.
i. Firmly push the submodule down into the bottom filtrate cup. Avoid squeezing the
submodule screen against the fibers.
0040 00-2
