TM 5-2420-230-24-1
Ensure air pressure is drained to 0 psi (0 kPa) before taking off any air components. If pressure is not
released, components could blow off and harm personnel. The IHMEE air system is pressurized to
119 psi (820 kPa). Do not drain air from a tank with any part of body in air spray path. Skin embolisms
and/or debris in eyes can occur from released pressure. Failure to comply may result in injury or death
to personnel.
a. Removal.
NOTE
Remove cable ties as necessary.
Tag all hoses, wires, and tubes and note their
positions before removal.
(1)
Air tank (9.7L).
NOTE
Both left and right air lines are removed in the
same manner.
(a)
Remove quick accessories coupling (1)
from left-hand air tank (2).
(b)
Remove two self-locking nuts (3). Discard
self-locking nuts.
(c)
Remove air tank (2) from two air tank
clamps (4).
(d)
Remove fitting, if required.
(2)
Air tank (13.8L) or (20L).
(a)
Disconnect air lines from air tank (7).
(b)
Remove two self-locking nuts (5). Discard
self-locking nuts.
(c)
Remove two air tank cables (6).
(d)
Remove air tank (7).
(e)
Remove fitting, if required.
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