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 COMPRESSOR
WARNING
Two person lift. Two people are required to safely move the compressor. Lift with
your legs, not your back. Failure to observe this warning may result in back injury.
5. Install the new air compressor as follows (see Figure 6):
a. Lift the compressor up and onto the mounting base and secure it with four bolts, nuts,
and washers.
b. Connect the air hose to the compressor outlet fitting.
c. Install and adjust the drive belt. Refer to REPLACE and Drive Belt.
d. Install the belt guard assembly.
e. Connect the wiring to the compressor third stage temperature switch.
f. Install the intermediate separator drain line and valve V-901 to the separator assembly.
g. Connect the wiring connector for the valve V-901 solenoid.
CAUTION
New compressors are shipped without lubricating oil. Fill the crankcase with oil
(approximately 1.5 quarts) before operating the compressor, or equipment damage
will result. (See Figure 6 for oil dipstick / fill port location).
6. Start the compressor and check for proper operation.
Oil Pump Replacement:
Parts (TM 10-4610-309-24P):
Oil pump
Gasket
Material:
Oil, compressor (BII)
Test Equipment
Pressure gauge, 0-1000 psig (WP 0075)
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
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