TM 9-4520-251-14
4-43 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS TUBING AND FITTINGS
This task covers:
a. Inspection
b. Repair
c. Replacement
Tools
Materials/Parts
Tool kit, service, refrigeration unit
Fuel tube (3)
(Appendix B, Section Ill, Item 1 )
Adapter (3)
Tee
Elbow (3)
General Safety Instructions
Gasoline used in operating this heater is explosive.
Avoid open flame near spilled or drained gasoline.
Make sure a Class 20-B:C fire extinguisher is in easy reach.
Dispose of waste gasoline in a safe manner.
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
INSPECTION
1.
Tubing and
Inspect for loose connections,
fittings
leakage, pinched or bent
tubing, and damaged parts.
REPAIR
NOTE
When repairing or replacing fuel lines, gasoline
may drain out. Drain into a suitable container.
2.
Tubing and
Tighten connections. Straighten
fittings
bent tubing where possible
without causing leaks.
REPLACEMENT
3. Tubing and
If leakage continues or tubing and fittings are
fittings
damaged, replace as needed.
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