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Section XV. MAINTENANCE OF ERDLATOR COAGULATED WATER PIPING,
TUBING AND VALES
WARNING
the coagulated water tubing between the erdlator
tank and the diatomite dilution tank.
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to
clean parts, is potentially dangerous.
Avoid repeated and prolonged
4-60. Coagulated Water Piping Between Er-
breathing of the vapors and skin con-
dlator Weir Box and Sludge Concentrator.
tact with the liquid. Do not use near
open flame or excessive heat. Use in a
coagulated water piping between the erdlator weir
well-ventilated area. The flash-point
box and the sludge concentrator.
of P-D-680 is 100-138 F (38-59 C).
b. Disassembly. Refer to figure 4-66 and
disas-
smeble the piping.
4-59. Coagulated Water Tubing Between Er-
c. Clean, Inspect and Repair.
dlator Tank and Diatomite Dilution Tank.
(1) Clean all parts with dry cleaning solvent
P-D-680.
coagulated water tubing between the erdlator tank
(2) Inspect all parts for damage.
and the diatomite dilution tank.
(3) Repair or replace all damaged parts.
b. Clean, Inspect and Replace.
d. Reassembly. Refer to figure 4-66 and
reas-
(1) Clean all fittings with dry cleaning sol-
semble the piping.
vent P-D-680 and blow the tube out with com-
pressed air.
the coagulated water piping between the erdlator
(2) Inspect the tube and fittings for damage.
weir box and the sludge concentrator.
(3) Replace all damaged parts.
Section XVI. MAINTENANCE OF DIATOMITE FILTER GAGES
AND AIR RELEASE VALVE
WARNING
fluent side of the filter elements.
Dry cleanirig solvent, P-D-680, used to
air release valve.
clean parts, is potentially dangerous.
c. Clean, Inspect and Replace.
Avoid repeated and prolonged
(1) Clean the valve with dry cleaning solvent
breathing of the vapors and skin con-
P-D-680.
tact with the liquid. Do not use near
open flame or excessive heat. Use in a
(2) Inspect the valve for cracks, dents and
well-ventilated area. The flash-point
warped flanges. Check the operating lever in all
of P-D-680 is 100-138 F (38-59 C).
positions to see if it will move freely.
(3) Inspect the gasket for cracks, and deterio-
481. Air Release Valve.
ration.
a. General. The air release valve is located on
(4) Replace the valve if it is unserviceable or
top of the filter housing cover. It is used for re-
damaged. Replace the gasket if it is defective.
leasing trapped air in the filter housing cover, or ef-
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