Table 3-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

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Table 3-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services-Cont

NOTE: Within designated interval, these checks are to be performed in the order listed.

B - Before

A - After

M - Monthly

D - During

W - Weekly

C - Combat Operability Check

Interval

Item to be

Procedures

Equipment will

Item

Inspected

Check for and have repaired

be reported Not

No.

AWM

or adjusted as necessary.

Ready (Red) if:

Air receiver

Check all piping between

tank and

compressor and receiver

fittings

tank, and between receiver

tank and compressor air

pipe for any presence of

leaks. Make certain that

all connections are tight.

Air receiver

Drain receiver tank at least

drain

once a week to remove the

accumulation condensate,

make certain drain valve

is completely open.

Safety valve

Check for damage and any

accumulated dirt. Do not

change setting or remove

safety valve, the valve is

set by the manufacturer.

Pressure

Check for damage and any

switch

accumulated dirt. Do not

change setting of the

pressure switch.

Cylinders

Check to make sure that

cylinders are undamaged,

that connection threads are

clean and undamaged, and

that all connections are

tight. Do not attempt any

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