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M978 Tanker Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
Typical Tubing Removal.
N O T E
This procedure is for
reference only to show
location of M978 tanker
tubing. It will never be
necessary to remove all the
tubing at once. Refer to
25-4.c for location of
specific tubing sections,
All tubing on the M978
Tanker is connected with
compression fittings, except
tube from V9 CHECK
VALVE to AE AIR
ELIMINATOR, which uses
hose clamps.
Fitting from which tubing is
being removed or installed can
be an elbow or adapter on a
gage, valve, or other plumbing
component. All compression
fittings are removed and
installed the same way.
Adapter is shown.
Tag and mark tubing before removal.
(1) Remove nut (1) and tube (2) from adapter (3).
(2) Remove compression ring (4) from tube (2).
(3) Remove adapter (3) from component (5).
Typical Tubing Installation.
(1)
(2)
(3)
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.
Coat threads of adapter (3) with pipe thread sealing compound and install in component (5).
Position nut (1) on tube (2) and install compression ring (4).
Install nut (1) and tube (2) on adapter (3).
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