ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM10802A-14/1
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TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
UNIT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
FLAT RACK AND TACTICAL QUIET GENERATOR
REPLACE
Latch Replacement:
Parts (TM 10-610-309-24P):
Flat rack latch
Gasket
Equipment Condition:
This procedure can be performed regardless of the condition of the TPWS
Replace flat rack latches as follows (see Figure 1):
1. Remove the bolt and retaining plate from the back of the latch.
2. Pull the latch assembly and gasket out through the front of the flat rack panel.
3. Insert a new latch and gasket in through the front of the panel ensuring that the latch points
toward the outer edge of the panel.
4. Secure the latch with the retaining plate and bolt removed earlier.
NOTE
Do not tighten the bolt so tight that the retaining plate bows, otherwise the latch
will not function.
5. Tighten the bolt snug tight.
6. Check the operation of the latch. Loosen the bolt if the latch does not function.
BOLT
RETAINING PLATE
FLAT RACK PANEL
GASKET
LATCH ASSEMBLY
LATCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLED
LATCH ASSEMBLY REMOVED
Figure 1. Flat Rack Latch Replacement.
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