TM 3-1040-262-13&P
Figure 4-4. Connections for Charging Air Cylinders from AN-M4 Series Compressors.
(3) Remove the female quickdisconnect
(7) Secure the air cylinder and both ends of
coupling half from the compressor
the charging hose.
nonmetallic hose assembly (charging hose assembly)
(8) Turn the grip knob of the pressure check
(TM 3-4310-100-10).
gage assembly to open position.
Operate the
(4) Remove the
male
quickdisconnect
compressor in accordance with instructions in the
coupling half from the charging hose assembly of the
compressor manual and charge the cylinder to 2100
M254 service kit (fig. 4-2) and screw it on the straight
100 psig.
pipe to tube adapter of the compressor charging hose
(9) Close the grip knob.
assembly (fig. 4-4).
(10) Bleed residual air pressure from the
(5) Connect
the
male
quickdisconnect
charging hose assembly by turning the drain cock (air
coupling half to the female quickdisconnect coupling half
vent) (fig.
of the pressure gage assembly.
4-4) counterclockwise.
(6) Close the drain cock (air vent) on the
(11) Disconnect the pressure check gage
pressure check gage assembly.
assembly from the air cylinder.
(12) Tag the air cylinder as charged.
WARNING
(13) Disconnect the pressure check gage
assembly and the male quickdisconnect coupling half
Secure the air cylinder and both ends of
from the charging hose assembly. Attach the female
the charging hose before operating the
quick-disconnect coupling half back on to the charging
compressor to prevent injury.
hose assembly.
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