ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM 10802A-14/1
0045 00
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
NOTE
When measuring the length of a hose to be replaced, remember to include any
portions of the old hose that you cut off in the total length for the replacement
hose.
The black product tubing must be cut to a length so that, when installed, it does
not drop below the end connection on the 3-way valve.
6. Measure the hose length.
7. Cut new hose to length from bulk.
8. Obtain replacement clamps if the existing clamps are rusted, corroded, or need replacement for
any other reason.
9. Slide a clamp over one end of the replacement hose.
10. Push the hose all the way onto its fitting.
11. Slide the clamp up the hose over the fitting and tighten the clamp.
12. Connect the other end of the new hose to its fitting in the same manner.
SCREW
HOSE FITTING
CLAMP
HOSE
Figure 1. Replacing a Clamped-On Hose.
Push-On Hose Replacement:
Parts:
Replacement hose
Materials:
Glycerin (BII) (WP 0079, Table 1, item 14)
Equipment Condition:
TWPS in Standby Shutdown without Draining Down
Air bled from air system
Replace a hose that is pushed onto a barbed coupling as follows (see Figure 2):
1. Make sure the TWPS is in Standby Shutdown without Draining Down. Refer to WP 0017.
2. Make sure the air has been bled from the air system. Refer to WP 0042, ENTIRE AIR SYSTEM
BLEED DOWN.
3. Cut the hose off the fitting.
4. Remove the hose from the fitting at the other end in the same manner.
NOTE
When measuring the length of a hose to be replaced, remember to include any
portions of the old hose that you cut off in the total length for the replacement
hose.
0045 00-2
