4-18.
BLEED
AIR
CONNECTOR. The
bleed air connector (1, figure 4-11) is
Installed in the top of the inlet hous-
ing (2) and connected to the air filter
(5) by the bleed air line (3).
Bleed
air at approximately 25 psi
(172.38
kPa) goes from the inlet housing to the
air filter where it is used to remove
foreign matter.
Foreign
matter is
removed from the air in the air filter
tube assemblies.
a.
Inspection.
(1) Loosen turnlock fasteners and
remove engine housing access cover.
(2) Ensure that bleed air connec-
tor (1) is secure in compressor inlet
housing (2).
Torque to 135-150 inch
pounds (15.3-17.0 Nm).
(3) Ensure that bleed air line
(3) is securely attached.
(4) Install engine housing access
cover
and
secure
with
turnlock
fasteners.
b. Removal.
WARNING
To prevent injury, ensure that
battery is
disconnected before
performing maintenance.
(1) Disconnect battery cable plug
connector.
(2) Loosen turnlock fasteners and
remove engine housing access cover.
(3) Unscrew bleed air line (3)
from bleed air connector (1).
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TM 5-6115-612-12
MARINE CORPS TM 6115-12/7
AIR FORCE
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(4) Remove bleed air connector
and
preformed
packing
(4)
from
compressor inlet housing (2).
c.
Installation.
(1) Place new preformed packing
(4) on bleed air connector (1).
(2) Install bleed air connector
in compressor inlet housing (2) and
torque
135-150
inch
pounds
(15.3-17.0 Nm).
(3) Connect bleed air line (3) to
bleed air connector (l).
(4) Install engine housing access
cover
and
secure
with
turnlock
fasteners.
(5) Connect battery cable plug
connector.
4-19.
BLEED AIR LINE. The bleed air
line (3, figure
4-11) is connected
between the bleed air connector (1) and
the air filter (5).
It provides a
passage for bleed air at approximately
25 psi (172.38 kPa) from the compressor
inlet housing (2) to the air filter.
a.
Inspection.
(1) Loosen turnlock fasteners and
remove engine housing access cover.
(2). Make sure that connectors are
tight. Tighten if loose.
(3) Check hose for abrasions,
kinks, or twists.
Replace if damaged.
(4) Install engine housing access
cover
and
secure
with
turnlock
fasteners.
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