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TM-9-2330-380-14-P Semitrailer Van: Electronic Tactical 12-Ton 4-Wheel XM1063 (NSN 2330-01-224-9244) and M129A4 (NSN 2330-01-372-5642) Manual

Splicing Nonmetallic Tubing

TM 9-2330-380-14&P

4-49. Hose, Tubing and Fittings (cont'd)

b. Removal

WARNING

Wear goggles when opening air reservoir drain cock. Failure to do so could result in serious eye

injury from high pressure air.

NOTE

XM1063 has three drain cocks. M129A4 has two drain cocks.

1. Open all air reservoir drain cocks.

2. Disconnect air tubing (3) at both ends. Remove any attaching

clamps (1) by removing screw (2).

3. Remove tubing (3).

c. Tube fitting removal

1. Unscrew tube nut (4) from tube fitting (5).

NOTE

Serviceable tube fittings and tube nuts may be reused, but

compression sleeves (6) must be replaced.

2. Remove compression sleeves (6). Discard compression

sleeves (6).

d. Tube fitting installation

1. Cut tubing. Make sure end is smooth and nut squarely

with tubing wall. Do not crimp or partially close ends.

2. Place nut (4) and new compression sleeve (6) on tube. Insert end of tube into recess in fitting body (5).

3. Hold tube at bottom of recess and tighten tube nut (4) until sufficient pressure is placed on compression

sleeve (6) to prevent leakage. Do not cross thread.

e. Tubing installation

1. Position tubing (3) and secure long lengths with screws (2) and clamps (1).

2. Connect tubing.

3. Close drain cock and check for leaks.

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