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2.16.3 Air Beam Replacement Continued.
(11) Remove two rings (15) from two latches (3) on camlock cap (4).
(12) Remove lanyard (8) from camlock cap (4).
b. Repair (Refer to Figure 2-65)
NOTE
The following repair is general in nature.
(1)
Hose repair or replacement may be accomplished by cutting hose at barb end of adapters or
elbows, and removing hose.
(2)
Cut new hose to required length.
Adhesives, sealants, solvents and cleaners are flammable and give off harmful vapors. Use
adhesives, sealants, solvents and cleaners sparingly and only in well ventilated area. Avoid
prolonged breathing of vapors. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames. Wear gloves
and goggles when handling adhesives, sealants, solvents and cleaners. This warning applies
to steps 3 and 4.
(3)
Ensure old adhesive and sealant has been removed from adapters or elbows.
(4)
Apply adhesive to barb end of adapters or elbows.
(5)
Install hose onto barb end of adapters or elbows.
(6)
Ensure threads of adapter (6) are clean.
Wear gloves when working with sealers. Use in well ventilated area. Avoid prolonged contact
with skin.
(7)
Apply sealant to threads of adapter (6).
(8)
Install adapter (6) in airbeam input port (7).
(9)
Apply adhesive to barb end of adapter (6).
(10) Install hose (5) on adapter (6).
c.
Assembly (Refer to Figure 2-65)
(1)
Locate air beam in ABS and secure tie cords (14) on both ends of the air beam (2) to their
attaching grommets.
(2)
Ensure threads of dump bulkhead fitting (9) are clean.
Wear gloves when working with sealers. Use in well ventilated area. Avoid prolonged contact
with skin.
(3)
Apply sealant to threads of dump bulkhead fitting (12).
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