TM-9-2320-279-20-1
M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE, VOLUME 1 OF 3
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Electrical System Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
7-53. TANKER CONDUIT TUBING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M978) (CONT).
a. Typical Conduit Tubing Removal
(1)
(2)
(3)
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NOTE
This procedure is for reference only to show location of M978 tanker conduit
tubing. It will never be necessary to remove all the conduit tubing at once.
Refer to paragraph 7-53.c for locations of specific conduit tubing sections.
All aluminum and plastic electrical conduit tubing on the M978 is connected
with compression fittings. Fitting from which conduit tube is being removed or
installed can be an elbow, tee, or adapter on an electrical light, junction box,
or other electrical component. To disconnect or connect wiring before conduit
tube removal or installation, refer to specific removal/installation task.
All compression fittings are removed and installed the same way. Elbow is
shown.
Read paragraph 25-2.b before removing conduit tubing.
Remove nut (1) and tube (2) from elbow (3).
Remove compression ring (4) from tube (2).
Remove elbow (3) from component (5).
b. Typical Conduit Tubing Installation.
WARNIN G
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful
vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing
compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
(1)
Coat threads of elbow (3) with pipe thread sealing compound and install in component (5).
(2)
Position nut (1) on tube (2) and install compression ring (4).
(3)
Install nut (1) and tube (2) on elbow (3).
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