ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM 10802A-14/1
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TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
UNIT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
AIR SYSTEM, REDUCED PRESSURE
CAUTION
Two people are required to safely remove the Air System Section 3 assembly from
the TWPS. Failure to observe this warning may result in damage to equipment.
i.
With another person holding the Air System Section 3 assembly, remove the two U-bolts,
four self-locking nuts, and four flat washers that attach the assembly to the TWPS.
j.
Remove the Section 3 assembly from the TWPS and place on a clean workbench.
NUTS AND WASHERS FOR U-BOLTS
AIR SUPPLY HOSE CONNECTION FROM AIR SYSTEM SECTION 1
U-BOLT
HOSE OUTLET TO
U-BOLT
SOLENOID VALVE
XV-902
HOSE OUTLET TO
COALESCER CO2
HOSE OUTLET TO
HOSE OUTLET TO
CHECK VALVE V-911
AIR SYSTEM SECTION 4
TEE PIPE
Figure 2. Air System Section 3 Assembly.
3. Install the new Air System Section 3 assembly onto the TWPS as follows (see Figure 2):
a. With another person supporting the Air System Section 3 assembly, secure the assembly
to the TWPS using the two U-bolts, four self-locking nuts, and four flat washers.
b. Connect the electrical wiring to Solenoid Valves XV-901and XV-903.
c. Clean the hose fitting threads for the hoses that were disconnected from Section 3.
d. Apply anti-seize tape to the threads of the hose fitting and connect the hose from MF
Assembly Check Valve V-911 to the Air System Section 3 assembly.
e. Apply anti-seize tape to the threads of the hose fitting and connect the hose from the
Solenoid Valve XV-902 in the Air System Section 4 assembly to the Air System Section 3
assembly.
f. Apply anti-seize tape to the threads of the hose fitting and connect t the hose from the Air
System Section 4 tee pipe to the Air System Section 3 assembly.
g. Apply anti-seize tape to the threads of the hose fitting and connect the hose from CO2
Coalescer to the Air System Section 3 assembly.
h. Apply anti-seize tape to the threads of the hose fitting and connect the air supply hose
from Air System Section 1 to the Air System Section 3 assembly.
4. Start the compressor and check the Air System Section 3 assembly for leaks.
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