TM 5-3825-229-14&P
4-43. FOOT VALVE
THIS TASK COVERS:
a.
Removal
c. Assembly
b.
Disassembly
d. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools Required:
Equipment/Materials Required:
Nomenclature:
Cleaning solvent (Item 13, Appendix E)
Gloves, rubber (Item 7, Appendix E)
General Mechanics
Goggles, protective (Item 9, Appendix E)
Tool Kit
Rags (Item 6, Appendix E)
Wire brush (Item 4, Appendix E)
a.
Removal.
(1)
Unscrew foot valve (1) counter-clockwise from
suction hose (2).
b.
Disassembly.
(1)
Remove four nuts (1) from screws (2).
(2)
Remove four screws (2) from foot valve.
(3)
Separate foot valve into four parts: strainer (4),
spacer (5), valve assembly (6) and valve body
(7).
(4)
Remove nut (8), leather washer (9) and screw (1
0) from center holes in discs (11 and 12) and
leather valve flapper (13). Separate valve flapper
(13) from discs (11 and 12).
Removing and Installing Foot Valve
WARNING
Wear protective goggles when using the cleaning solvent. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact
occurs, flush eyes with cold water for 5 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. Dry cleaning
solvent (PD-680) is both toxic and flammable. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Avoid skin
contact. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from open flame. Flash point of solvent is
138°F (59C).
(5)
Clean metal parts with cleaning solvent (PD-680) and wire brush.
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