TM-9-6920-430-14

COOLANT RECHARGING UNIT, TRAINING GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEM M80 AND CHARGER, BATTERY PP-7309/T

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

AUGUST 1980

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TM 9-6920-430-14

3-14. INLET FLEXIBLE HOSE REPLACEMENT

High gas pressure (up to 6200 psig) exists when performing the procedure

below. Death or severe injury may result if you fail to observe safety

precautions.

a. Close the argon gas supply valve (1) fully clockwise.

b. Check that the INLET SHUTOFF valve (2) is closed fully clockwise.

c. Slowly open the INLET BLEED valve (3) counterclockwise until you hear gas

escaping. After gas has vented, further open the INLET BLEED valve (3) two complete

turns counterclockwise.

Be sure that step c above is performed to vent trapped gas in flexible hose

before performing next step.

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