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4.15 DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSE ASSEMBLY REPAIR.
NOTE
The following procedure applies to all sizes and lengths of discharge and suction hoses used in
the water system.
This task consists of:
a.
Disassembly
b.
Cleaning
c.
Inspection
d.
Repair
e.
Assembly
INITILAL SET-UP:
Tools:
Hose Size:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 1, App. B)
1 1/2-in .................. Gasket (2) (Item 1, App. I)
Clamping Tool (Item 3, App. B)
Seal (4) (Item 7, App. I)
Equipment Condition:
Strapping (Item 8, App. I)
Hose assembly removed (para. 3.4a) 2 in ........................ .Gasket (2) (Item 2, App. I)
Material/Parts:
Seal (4) (Item 7, App. I)
Detergent, General Purpose (Item 1, App. E)
Strapping (Item 8, App. I)
Wiping Rag (Item 2, App. E)
4 in ....................... Gasket (2) (Item 3, App. I)
Determine additional materials required by hose size.
Seal (4) (Item 9, App. I)
Strapping (Item 10, App. I)
NOTE
Ensure that all parts identified as mandatory replacement parts are discarded and replaced with
new components. Disassemble hoses only to the level required to make repairs.
a.
Disassembly. Refer to Figure 4-4.
(1)
Disconnect split ring (1) from female coupling (2) and remove dust plug (3).
(2)
Disconnect split ring (4) from male coupling (5) and remove dust cap (6).
(3)
Remove gasket (7) from dust cap (6).
(4)
Remove gasket (8) from female coupling (2).
(5)
Cut strapping (clamps) (9 and 10) from hose (11). Pull female coupling (2) from hose.
(6)
Cut strapping (clamps) (12 and 13) from hose (11). Pull male coupling (5) from hose.
b.
Cleaning.
(1)
Wash all components with clean water and detergent.
(2)
Rinse components in clean water and dry with wiping rag.
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