TM 5-4210-249-13&P-3
0489-1
DRAFT
0489
FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE
PIPING ASSEMBLY (PIPE THREAD SEALING COMPOUND)
INITIAL SETUP:
ASSEMBLY
NOTE
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For pipe under 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) diameter, only perform Steps (1) and (4) and apply pipe
sealant only.
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For pipe 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) diameter or over, follow Steps (1) through (4) and apply pipe
sealant and teflon tape.
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Leave first two or three threads exposed when applying pipe sealant and teflon tape.
1.
Apply pipe sealant (1) to threads of pipe (2).
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TFFT01045
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s: Automotive
(WP 0622, Item 27)
Materials/Parts
Compound, Sealing, Pipe Thread
(WP 0625, Item 21)
Tape, Teflon (WP 0625, Item 57)