TM 5-3825-229-14&P
4-34.
PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE (cont)
c.
Testing.
With air brake system connected, apply soapy water to bushings, adapter, nipple, valve and air line connection.
No leakage is permitted. Tighten couplings as required.
4-35.
AIR TANK AND RESERVOIR
THIS TASK COVERS:
a.
Removal
c.
Testing
b.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools Required:
Equipment Conditions:
Nomenclature:
Ref
Conditions
General Mechanics
1-10. b. (2)
Air reservoirs drained.
Tool Kit
4-32
Quick release valve removed.
4-33
Relay valve removed.
Equipment/Materials Required:
4-34
Pressure regulator valve removed.
Teflon Tape (Item 15, Appendix E)
Soap solution (Item 12, Appendix E)
a.
Removal.
(1)
Remove eight nuts (1), washers (2), and screws (3) from brackets (4) on air tank (5) and reservoir (8).
(2)
Remove air reservoir (8) and air tank (5).
(3) Remove drain valve (6) and plugs (7) from air tank (5). Remove drain valves (6) and pipe plugs (7) from
reservoir (8) and tank (5).
(4)
Remove check valve (9).
b.
Installation.
(1)
Install drain valve (6) and plugs (7) on air tank (5) using Teflon tape. Install drain valve (6) and plug (7)
on air reservoir (8) using Teflon tape.
(2)
Install air tank (5) and air reservoir (8) on frame. Secure to frame with screws (3), washers (2) and nuts
(1).
(3)
Install check valve (9), using Teflon tape.
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