ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM 10802A-14/1
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TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
AIR SYSTEM
REPLACE
Compressor Intake Filter Element AF-1 Replacement:
Parts (TM 10-4610-309-24P):
Filter element
O-ring, filter
O-ring, cover
Equipment Condition:
TWPS in Standby Shutdown without Drain-Down
Clean or replace the intake filter element as follows (see Figure 2):
NOTE
The filter cap has spring pressure behind it. Be careful when removing the cap so
the spring does not pop out and get lost.
1.
Make sure TWPS is in Standby Shutdown without Draining Down (WP 0017).
2.
Stop the air compressor by switching the Air Compressor control at the OCP to OFF.
3.
Remove the filter cover and compression spring.
4.
Remove the filter element and filter O-ring. inspect them for damage or deterioration and replace
as necessary.
5.
To clean the filter element, blow compressed air through it from the inside.
6.
Install the filter element and O-ring. If reinstalling the same element, turn it 90 degrees from its
previous position so a different area of the filter is next to the air inlet.
7.
Inspect the filter cover O-ring for damage or deterioration and replace it if necessary.
8.
Install the spring and filter cover.
COMPRESSION SPRING
FILTER ELEMENT
INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
FILTER COVER
COVER O-RING
FILTER O-RING
AIR INLET
Figure 2. Intake Filter Element AF-1 Replacement.
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