TM 9-2320-273-20
COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM.
9-14. SAFETY RELEASE VALVE MAINTENANCE (Continued).
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
REMARKS
B. TESTING (Continued).
b. Gradually increase pres-
If valve does not work
sure, Valve should ex-
properly, replace it.
haust air when pressure
reaches 145-155 psi
(1000-1069 kPa).
C. INSTALLATION.
3. Safety release valve (2).
a. Coat threads with liquid
teflon.
b. Screw into reservoir (1)
and tighten.
D. OPERATIONAL CHECK.
4. Engine.
a. Start up (see TM 9-2320-273-10).
b. Allow system to reach operating
pressure of 105-120 psi (724-827 kPa).
5. Safety release valve (2).
Use soap solution to check for leaks.
Tighten as necessary.
6. Engine.
Shut down (see TM 9-2320-273-10).
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