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as required to return to a serviceable condition as
removal using figure 9-1 as a guide and observing the
follows.
following.
(1) Inspect all tube assemblies for damaged
(1) Use new packings at required fittings
threads, nicks, dents, bent tubes or burr If possible,
using figure 9-1 as a guide.
dress all nicks and burrs wit emery cloth assuring that
(2) Pot all tube assemblies which enter the
enough wall thickness of tube remains to assure
shelter using RTV-731, Dow Corning Corp., Midland,
sufficient strength. Minor dents in the tube assemblies
Michigan, or equivalent.
are acceptable so long as the function or fit o tubes is not
(3) Shim drain coupling assembly (78, fig. 9-
affected. Dress minor damage to threads with emery
cloth and then pressure check per paragraph 95, to
water coupling (76).
assure that there are no leaks present. Minor bent tubes
(4) Torque all fittings using good shop
are acceptable as long as function or fit is not affected.
practice.
e. Test. Test the water system and vacuum
If possible straighten tubes using tube bending tool or
clamping in a padded vise, or by hand. If methods listed
plumbing for leaks as follows.
above car not return the tube assemblies to serviceable
(1) Install and tighten all nuts, caps, and plugs
condition, replace the tube assembly.
on water line and vacuum stubs extending from water
(2) Inspect mounting brackets for damage
box into shelter.
and misalignment. If possible straighten any bent or
(2) Install and tighten all nuts, caps, and plugs
misaligned brackets by means of padded vise, pliers, or
in plumbing outlet box of shelter.
hammer. Repaint brace et assemblies by applying
(3) Connect air supply (60 PSIG) to "cold
primer and allowing to dry and painting with paint
water in" and check connections for leaks.
conforming to Federal Standard 595, Color Chip 34087.
(4) Connect air supply (60 PSIG) to "hot water
d. Installation. Install the water supply and drain
in" and check connections for leaks.
tube assemblies in reverse order o
(5) Install plug in sump drain line. Apply air
and check drain lines for leaks.
(6) Connect air supply (60 PSIG) to vacuum
system and check for leaks. Liquid soap solution may be
used to detect leaks.
