ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM10802A-14/1
0040 00
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
MICRO-FILTRATION SYSTEM
2. Disassemble the submodule as follows (see Figure 3):
a. Remove the filtrate cup from both ends.
b. Remove the two O-rings from one end of the submodule and slide the submodule out of
the center tube.
c. Remove all O-rings from the filtrate cups, submodule, center tube and heads.
CENTER TUBE
OUTER SLEEVE
O-RINGS (2 EA END)
FILTRATE CUP
FILTRATE CUP
O-RING
CLIPS (2 HALVES)
SUBMODULE
O-RINGS
(2 EA END)
SUBMODULE
CLIPS
(2 HALVES)
Figure 3. MF Submodule Components.
3. Inspect all components:
a. O-rings and sealing surfaces must be free of defects.
b. All components must be clean.
c. Damaged O-rings, cups, and clips must be replaced.
4. Replace the submodule as follows (see Figure 3):
a. Remove the new submodule from the box and open the end of the protective bag. Use
the bag to protect the submodule until it is installed.
b. Remove the new submodule O-rings from the box.
c. Install an O-ring on each filtrate cup in the end groove and lubricate with valve seal
lubricant. Make sure that the O-ring is not twisted. Apply lubricant about 2 inches inside
of the cup.
d. Install two new O-rings on the end of the submodule. Make sure that the O-rings are not
twisted. Apply lubricant to the O-rings.
e. Press a filtrate cup fully onto the submodule. The filtrate cup can be tapped lightly on the
end to assist in assembly.
NOTE
This end will be the lower end when reinstalling the module in the MF assembly.
f.
Slide the submodule through the module center tube (cup end out). Record the
submodule serial number etched into the O-ring groove end.
0040 00-4
