TM 9-1240-382-34
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
ACTION
Clean all traces of sealing
CLEANING
screw (1) and mating threads in
Purging Screw,
the body assembly (2). Clean
Body
Purging Valve
sealing compound from the stem
Assembly
(3) and mounting hole in the
body. Clean dirt and grime from
all other threads.
Purging Screw (1)
Body Assembly (2)
Stem (3)
Pay particular attention to the
valve core; ensure that it
operates smoothly and is free of
corrosion. Inspect the cap and
stem for worn or damaged
INSPECTION/REPAIR
threads. Inspect the strap for
tears and check that it holds the
Purging Screw,
cap firmly. Repair is limited to
Body
Purging Valve
replacement
of
missing,
Assembly
defective, or damaged parts.
Install strap (1) on cap (5) and
stem (2).
Apply sealing
on threads of the valve stem and
install the stem (2) in the
INSTALLATION
mounting hole in the body
assembly (3). Screw the valve
Purging Screw,
core (4) into the stem
(2).
Body
Purging Valve
Thread the cap onto the stem (2).
Assembly
Install the purging screw (6) in the
body assembly (3).
Install
instruction plate (7) and screws
Strap (1)
(8).
Stem (2)
NOTE
Body Assembly (3)
May require strap wrench to
Core (4)
remove eyepiece.
Cap (5)
Purging Screw (6)
Loosen the two setscrews (1).
Instruction Plate (7)
Screw (8)
(2). Position the body assembly
REMOVAL
with eyepiece assembly face
downward and remove retaining
Eyepiece
ring (2) and eyepiece assembly
Body
Assembly
(3) from body assembly (4).
Assembly
Place body assembly on a
Setscrew (1)
smooth surface with opening of
Retaining Ring (2)
eyepiece facing downward
Eyepiece Assembly (3)
Body Assembly (4)
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