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Section VIII GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (Continued)
1-77 CLEANING (Cont)
4. Specific Parts (Cont)
(2)
Remove from cold carbon remover and
brush off loosened carbon deposit with soft nylon brush.
WARNING
Avoid contact with hot water to
prevent burns.
(3)
Rinse element end in hot water 150
F to
200
F.
WARNING.
COMPRESSOR AIR Compressed air is
dangerous
when
directed
toward
yourself or another person. The
airstream or material blown by the
airstream can cause injury, particularly
to the eyes or face.
Use goggles to protect eyes and face.
DO NOT exceed 30 psig.
DO NOT direct airstream towards
yourself or another person.
(4)
Thoroughly dry using clean compressed
air.
i.
Compressor Bleed Valve
CAUTION
Earlier configurations have calibration
valves installed, easily recognized by
the lockplate on the boss. These
bleed
valves
shall
not
be
disassembled at the AVIM level.
(1)
On later configurations, remove lockwire,
remove metering plug (1) and nozzle (2).
(2)
Wash plug and nozzle in Petroleum
Solvent (E.8).
NOTE
Use a wooden dowel to clean orifices.
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