TM 3-4230-218-12&P
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BRANCH HOSE/STRAINER ASSEMBLY.
This task consists of:
a.
Repair
b.
Replace
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools Required:
Tool Kit, General Mechanics
Equipment Conditions:
Branch hose removed.
NOTE
There are two different strainers being manufactured for this equipment.
However, only one type of strainer is furnished with each unit.
Before mak-
ing repairs to the strainer assembly, you must determine which strainer you
have.
The “A” version strainer incorporates a yoke assembly that retains the
cap, see Fig. A.
The “B” version has a cap that screws directly into the
body of the strainer, see Fig. B.
It is important to determine what strainer you have as the strainer parts are
not interchangeable.
If strainer replacement is required, the “A” version shall
be replaced by the “B” version.
a.
Disassembly.
(1) Remove gaskets (3 and 13) from couplings (4 and 12) and
couplings (4) from tee (5) .
(2) Remove tee (5) and nipple (2) from body (1).
(3) If you have the “A” version, loosen locked nut and bolt (6)
and remove yoke and cap (7).
(4) If you have the
(10) and gasket
(5) Remove strainer
b.
Repair.
"B" version, unscrew cap (8) , remove strainer
(9).
body (1) from hose (11).
Replace defective parts.
c.
Assembly.
(1) Install nipple (2) and tee (5) on body (1).
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