TM 9-2330-356-14
Piping Strainer (Fig. 4-141)
a.
Service.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and
flammable. Always wear protective
goggles and gloves, and use only in a well-
ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes, and clothes, and DO NOT breathe va-
pors. DO NOT use near open frame or ex-
cessive heat. The solvent's flash point is
100F-138F (38C-59C). If you be-
come dizzy while using cleaning solvent,
immediately get fresh air and medical help.
If solvent contacts eyes, immediately wash
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your eyes with water and get medical aid.
Compressed air used for drying or
(2) Install strainer in tube, slide gasket over joint,
cleaning purposes must not exceed 30 psi
and attach coupling. Tighten nuts to 104-116 lb.-ft.
(207 kPa). Wear protective clothing
(3) Install batteries (para 4-23).
(goggles and gloves) and use caution to
avoid injury to personnel.
(1) Every three months (quarterly), remove
a.
Replacement of Gasket.
strainer. Clean strainer and inside of tube with dry
(1) Remove eight self-locking nuts (1).
cleaning solvent (item 11, Appendix E). Use compressed
air to remove any other sediment.
Remove adapter plate (2) and gasket (3).
(2)
(2) Inspect strainer for deterioration. Replace
Install new gasket (3) over eight studs.
(3)
strainer if it can no longer service the dispensing system.
(4) Replace adapter plate (2) and secure with
b. Removal.
eight self-locking nuts (1).
(1) Remove batteries to avoid deterioration from
splashing fuel (para 4-23).
NOTE
A suitable container must be provided to
collect approximately 3 gallons of fluid that is
in pump housing and pipe.
(2) Remove the two nuts and bolts (fig. 4-141)
from split flange coupling and remove coupling. Collect
fluid in container.
(3) Remove coupling gasket, then pull strainer
from tube.
(4) Dispose of fluid in accordance with local SOP.
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c.
Installation.
and M970A1).
(1) Slide coupling gasket onto tube (para 4-85).
