TM 5-3895-370-14&P
2-25. PORTABLE TORCH OPERATION (CONT).
WARNING
Release
air
pressure
from
tank
carefully by slowly turning handle on
plunger assembly 1/2 turn. Never
remove plunger assembly with your
head or any part of your body over
the tank. Death or injury may result.
(2)
Carefully,
and
slowly,
unscrew
and
remove plunger assembly (4) from tank
(2).
WARNING
The portable torch uses JP-8. Never
use gasoline as a substitute fuel or
injury or death to personnel may
result.
(3)
Fill tank (2) with JP-8 to 3 inches (76 mm)
from bottom of neck (5).
(4)
Ensure that threads of plunger assembly
(4) are clean and that gasket (6) is not
damaged.
(5)
Replace plunger assembly (4) on tank (2).
Tighten plunger assembly securely.
(6)
Ensure torch control valve (7) is closed by
turning to the right (clockwise).
(7)
To pressurize tank (2), unlock handle,
then turn handle to the left 1/2 turn. Fully
raise and lower pump handle (8) several
times until pressure gage (9) reads 35 to
40 psi (241 -276 kPa). Secure handle.
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