TM 9-4120-403-14
5-24. COMPRESSOR (B1)
This task covers:
a. Inspection
b. Test
c. Replacement
d. Cleaning
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Safety Instructions
Tool Kit, Refrigeration
(Appendix B item 1)
WARNING
Nitrogen Regulator
Heating element is extremely hot. Severe burns can be caused
by touching with bare skin.
Materials/Parts
Rags
If compressor burnout is suspected, use care when
(Appendix E item 1)
handling compressor to avoid touching compressor
Respirator
sludge. Acid in sludge can cause burns.
(Appendix E item 6)
Goggles
Avoid inhaling fumes, and burns from any acid formed
(Appendix E item 7)
by burnout of oil and refrigerant.Wear a gas mask if
Gloves, Protective
area is not thoroughly ventilated. Wear protective
(Appendix E item 8)
goggles or glasses to protect eyes. Wear rubber gloves
Locknuts
to protect hands.
The compressor is supplied with a complete charge of
oil.
Be sure that oil is not lost when handling and
Brazing Alloy
installing compressor.
Brazing Flux
Refrigerant-22
Refrigerant Oil
Tiedown Strap
Lockwasher
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