ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM 10802A-14/1
0070 00
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM
4. Remove RO vessel #2, 3, 4, or 5 as follows (see Figure 9):
a. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 flat washers, 2 J-bolts, U-clamp, and pad at both ends of the
vessel.
b. Using an appropriate lifting device, lift the vessel slightly and maneuver it out the high
pressure pump end of the TWPS.
c. Remove the 2 mounting blocks on which the vessel rested.
5. Remove RO vessel #1 (the top RO vessel) as follows (see Figure 9):
a. Remove RO vessel #2 if not already removed.
b. Using an appropriate lifting device, support RO vessel #2.
c. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 flat washers, 2 J-bolts, U-clamp, and pad at both ends of the
vessel.
d. Remove the 2 cap screws, 1 lock washer, three flat washers, and removable support
beam under the vessel at both ends of the vessel.
e. Lower the vessel and maneuver it out the high-pressure pump end of the TWPS.
REMOVE VESSEL IN
THIS DIRECTION
RO VESSEL #5
FLAT WASHER
U-CLAMP
VESSEL #1 REMOVABLE
SUPPORT BEAM
PAD
NUT
J-BOLT
FLAT
WASHER
MOUNTING
BLOCK
CAP SCREW
LOCK
NUT AND
WASHER
FLAT WASHER
Figure 9. RO Vessel Replacement.
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