TM 55-2090-201-14&P
3-29.
SUCTION STRAINER (#) (Continued).
LOCATION
ITEM
A C T I O N
R E M A R K S
1.
2.
Inlet Line
Strainer
3.
Wire
Service
Repair
Cleaning solvent Fed. Spec. P-D-680, used to clean
parts is potentially dangerous to personnel and
property.
Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact.
Do not use near open flame or excessive heat.
Flash
point of solvent is 100 ° - 138 ° F (38 ° - 59 ° C).
Installation
3.
a. Clean strainer in cleaning
solvent Fed. Spec. P-D-680.
b. While rotating strainer by
hand direct a stream of low
pressure compressed air on
strainer to remove any
trapped sediment not remov-
ed with solvent.
Inspect strainer for torn
mesh.
Replace damaged or defective
strainer using wire mesh with
1/32 inch perforation.
Form strainer (2) in shape of
a ball and secure to inlet line
(1) with wire (3).
Air pressure
should not
exceed 15 psi
(1054.6 gm sq
cm).
Discard if
torn.
Cut to desired
size.
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