AIR RESERVOIR DRAIN VALVES

TM9-2320-270-20-2

AIR RESERVOIR DRAIN VALVES

This task covers:

d. Inspection/Replacement (page 4-719)

a. Clearing Clogged Valve (page 4-718)

e. Installation (page 4-719)

INITIAL SETUP

Materials/Parts

Tools

Tape, teflon (item 11, appendix C)

Wrench, open-end, 9/16-inch

Wire, non-electrical (item 23, appendix C)

Personnel Required

One

ACTION

ITEM

REMARKS

LOCATION

CLEARING CLOGGED VALVE

WARNING

Eye protection, heavy leather gloves, and long-sleeved shirt must be worn when

clearing clogged valves. Air pressure can force water and debris out of valve, hard

enough to penetrate skin.

NOTE

Steps in this task apply to both primary and secondary air reservoir drain valves. Primary

air reservoir drain valve is shown.

Drain valve (2)

a. Open so that handle is parallel to

1. Primary air

valve.

reservoir (1)

b. Bend long piece of wire into L-shape.

c. Face away from valve.

d. Using wire, clear valve.

e. Close.

REMOVAL

WARNING

Make sure all pressure is drained from air system before removing valves. Parts under

pressure can, when removed, fly off with great force causing injury to personnel.

4-718