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Figure 4-93. Diatomite Filter Pump, Disassembly and Reassembly.
Section XXIV. MAINTENANCE OF EFFLUENT LAUNDER
AND ERDLATOR AGITATOR SHAFT ASSEMBLY
WARNING
b. Removal.
(1) Remove the erdlator drive components as
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to
illustrated in figures 4-37. 4-38 and 4-41.
clean parts, is potentially dangerous.
(2) Refer to figure 4-94 and remove the efflu-
A v o i d repeated and prolonged
ent launder, agitator shaft assembly and down-
breathing of the vapors and skin con-
comer.
tact with the liquid. Do not use near
NOTE
open flame or excessive heat. Use in
well-ventilated area. The flash-point
The bridge rails, effluent launder and
of P-D-680 is 100-138F (38-59C).
downcomer need not be removed if
only the agitator shaft assem bly is
being replaced.
4-77. Effluent Launder and Agitator Shaft As-
sembly.
c. Clean, Inspect and Replace.
a. General. The bridge rail assembly across the
(1) Clean all parts with dry cleaning solvent
top of the erdlator support the effluent launder, in-
P-D-680.
fluent launder, agitator speed reducer and mount-
(2) Inspect the effluent launder for cracks,
ing plate, agitator drive motor mounting plate and
breaks, and other damage.
the agitator shaft assembly. The bridge rail assem-
bly also supports the downcomer at the top.
(3) Inspect the shaft assembly for cracks, ex-
cessive wear or worn stub shaft.
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