TM 9-2320-279-20-3
Filter-Separator Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
(4)
When separator element passes inspection and
test, rinse element thoroughly in clean fuel to
remove any traces of water. Allow separator
element to air dry before reinstalling it.
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn
easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful to
skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If
adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on skin or
clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
(5)
Clean all metal parts with drycleaning solvent.
WARNING
Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). Use only with
effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment, goggles, shield, and gloves.
(6)
Dry metal parts with compressed air.
(7)
Inspect each part for damage.
(8) Replace damaged parts.
d. Assembly.
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compound
can burn easily, can give off harmful
vapors, and are harmful to skin and
clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep
away from open tire and use in
well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent,
or sealing compound gets on skin or
clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water.
(1)
Apply pipe thread sealing compound to
bushing (1) and install in elbow (2).
(2)
Apply pipe thread sealing compound to
fitting (3) and install in bushing (1).
(3)
Apply pipe thread sealing compound to
pipe (4) and install elbow (2).
(4)
Apply pipe thread sealing compound to
threads of pipe plug (5) and install in
bottom of filter-separator tank (6).
(5)
Apply pipe thread sealing compound to
threads of two elbows (7) and install in
filter-separator tank (6).
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