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6-9
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATOR (Continued)
6-9-2 INSPECTION
1. Inspect all threads for damage. Replace damaged
components.
2. Inspect compensator for external damage. No
damage allowed.
6-9-3 INSTALLATION
1.
If replacement temperature compensator is being
installed:
a. Install new preformed packings (15) on straight
nipple (14), tube coupling (13) and plug (12).
b. Install nipple (14) into compensator, torque to 65
to 75 inch-pounds.
c. Install tube coupling (13) into compensator, torque
to 65 to 75 inch-pounds.
d. Install plug (12) in compensator, torque to 65 to
75 inch-pounds.
e. Lockwire (E.5) coupling (13) and plug (12)
together.
f. Connect tube assembly (5) to nipple (14). Torque
connection to 90 to 100 inch-pounds and lockwire
(E.5) to nipple.
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