TM 5-4220-225-14
5-11.
Diffuser Assembly.
This task covers:
Repair
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition
Padded, Curved Jaw Pliers (Item 26, Appendix B)
Diffuser assembly removed (para.
4-22)
Materials/Parts
Reference
Paper, Abrasive (Item 13, Appendix E)
Para. 5-6 General
RTV Sealant (Item 1, Appendix E)
Halocarbon Grease 25-55 (Item 10, Appendix E)
Non-Ionic Detergent (NID) (Item 6, Appendix E)
Repair. (figure 5-10)
WARNING
Cleanliness is imperative in maintaining and handling diving system components. All
tools and parts must be kept free of oil, grease, rust, or other contamination in
accordance with accepted Army diving cleaning procedures. Foreign substances within
an assembly could result in equipment failure and possible injury or death to personnel.
Ensure that all air lines and components removed or openings into the air system that
provides breathing air are covered with a plastic bag and secured with a rubber band or
taped shut. Small components should be stored in a plastic bag and sealed. Failure to
do so will cause air system to become contaminated and could result in injury or death to
the diver.
(1)
Remove ear clearing pad (1).
(2)
Unscrew cap (2) and remove air supply diffuser (3) and 12 filter elements (4).
(3)
Clean all parts with warm soapy water except filter elements (4).
(4)
Rinse thoroughly with warm clean water.
(5)
Dry all parts thoroughly.
(6)
Replace air supply diffuser (3) if excessively dirty.
(7)
Replace ear clearing pad (1) if excessively dirty.
(8)
Inspect baffle tube assembly (5) and replace if bent, cracked, dented, or otherwise damaged.
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