TM 10-4610-243-13
4-32.
WATER METER ASSEMBLY REPAIR.
This task consists of:
a.
Disassembly
b
Cleaning
c.
Inspection
d.
Repair
e.
Assembly
INITIAL SET-UP:
Tools:
Material/Parts:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 1, App B)
Detergent, General Purpose (Item 1, App E)
Pipe Wrench (from accessory kit)
Wiping Rag (Item 2, App E)
Vice (Item 2, App B)
Tape, Anti-seize (Item 3, Appendix E)
Equipment Condition:
Gasket (2) (Item 4, App I)
Water valve assembly removed (para 3-4a)
Lockwashers (16) (Item 1, App I)
Gasket, Flange (2) (Item 10, App I)
Packing (Item 39, App I)
Self Locking Nut (16) (Item 40, App I)
NOTE
Ensure that all parts identified as mandatory replacement parts are discarded and
replaced with new components
a.
Disassembly. Refer to figure 4-29.
(1) Disconnect ring (1) from male coupling (9) and remove cap (3).
(2) Remove gasket (2) from cap (3)
(3) Remove eight self locking nuts (4) and screws (5).
(4) Separate male coupling (6) and gasket (7) from meter (I 5)
(5) Disconnect ring (8) from female coupling (13) and remove plug (9)
(6) Remove gasket (10) from female coupling (13).
(7) Remove eight self locking nuts (11) and screws (12).
(8) Separate female coupling (13) and gasket (14) from meter (15).
(9) If required, remove female coupling end (16) and nipple (17) from adapter (18)
(10) If required, remove male coupling end (19) and nipple (20) from adapter (21).
(11) Remove ten bolts (22) and lift metering element (23) from body (25).
(12) Remove packing (24) from body (25).
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