ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM 10802A-14/1
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
UNIT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
AIR COMPRESSOR
THIS SECTION COVERS
Replace, Service
INITIAL SETUP
Maintenance Level
Unit
Tools
Army: General Mechanic's Tool Kit (WP 0075)
Marine Corps: Common No. 1 Tool Set (WP 0075)
Pressure Gauge, 0 1000 psig (WP 0075)
References
Refer to TM 10-4610-309-24P for repair parts information
Personnel Required
One (except where noted)
Equipment Condition
TWPS in Standby Shutdown Without Draining Down
Army TWPS: Generator off and TWPS main breaker off
Marine Corps TWPS: TWPS disconnected from power source
GENERAL
This work package provides procedures for replacing and servicing components and assemblies of the
Air Compressor Assembly. These procedures include:
Drive Motor Replacement
Oil Pressure Regulator Replacement
High-Pressure Air System Bleed Down Procedures
Air Compressor Replacement
Oil Pump Replacement
First Stage Valve Head Assembly Replacement
Second Stage Valve Head Assembly Replacement
Third Stage Valve Head Assembly Replacement
Temperature Switch Replacement
Compressor Drive Belt Replacement
Compressor Belt Tension Adjustment
Intermediate Filter Service
Compressor Oil Change
Bleed the Lubrication System (Vent the Oil Pump)
All procedures except replacing the drive motor, air compressor and oil pump, can be performed without
removing the compressor or motor from its mounting.
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