TM-9-2330-356-14
SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, BULK HAUL, SELF LOAD/UNLOAD M967 AND M967A1; SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, FUEL DISPENSING, AUTOMOTIVE M969 AND M969A1; SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, FUEL DISPENSING, UNDER/OVERWING AIRCRAFT M970 AND M970A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OCTOBER 1990
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TM 9-2330-356-14
4-87.
a.
Piping Strainer (Fig. 4-141)
Service.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and
flammable. Always wear protective
goggles and gloves, and use only in a well-
ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes, and clothes, and DO NOT breathe va-
pors. DO NOT use near open frame or ex-
cessive heat. The solvent’s flash point is
100°F-138°F (38°C-59°C). If you be-
come dizzy while using cleaning solvent,
immediately get fresh air and medical help.
If solvent contacts eyes, immediately wash
your eyes with water and get medical aid.
Compressed air used for drying or
cleaning purposes must not exceed 30 psi
(207 kPa). Wear protective clothing
(goggles and gloves) and use caution to
avoid injury to personnel.
(1) Every three months (quarterly), remove
strainer. Clean strainer and inside of tube with dry
cleaning solvent (item 11, Appendix E). Use compressed
air to remove any other sediment.
(2) Inspect strainer for deterioration. Replace
strainer if it can no longer service the dispensing system.
b. Removal.
(1) Remove batteries to avoid deterioration from
splashing fuel (para 4-23).
NOTE
A suitable container must be provided to
collect approximately 3 gallons of fluid that is
in pump housing and pipe.
(2) Remove the two nuts and bolts (fig. 4-141)
from split flange coupling and remove coupling. Collect
fluid in container.
(3) Remove coupling gasket, then pull strainer
from tube.
(4) Dispose of fluid in accordance with local SOP.
c.
Installation.
(1) Slide coupling gasket onto tube (para 4-85).
TA099871
Figure 4-141. Piping Strainer.
(2)
Install strainer in tube, slide gasket over joint,
and attach coupling. Tighten nuts to 104-116 lb.-ft.
(3) Install batteries (para 4-23).
4-88.
Recirculation Adapter (Fig. 4-1 42)
a.
Replacement of Gasket.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Remove eight self-locking nuts (1).
Remove adapter plate (2) and gasket (3).
Install new gasket (3) over eight studs.
Replace adapter plate (2) and secure with
eight self-locking nuts (1).
TA099872
Figure 4-142.
Recirculation Adapter (M970
and M970A1).
4-150
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