TM 55-1520-240-23-8
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TESTING REPAIRED CELL — SOAP SUDS
(Continued)
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NOTE
Procedure is same for testing any fuel
cell. Main cell is shown here.
1.
Install cell (1) in cage, jig or overhead suspension
system (2).
2.
Install plugs or sealed fittings in all tank openings
(3). Leave one tank opening (4) unsealed.
3.
Install tee assembly (5) in tank opening (4).
4.
Connect hose (6) from air supply to one leg of
tee (5).
5.
Connect manometer (7) to other leg of tee (5).
6.
Inflate cell (1) with dry air to 1 to 1.5 psi
maximum.
7.
Prepare suds mixture of soap and water. Use
soap (E353).
8.
Apply suds mixture to external surfaces of cell
(1). Use brush (E85).
9.
Check surface of cell (1) for bubbling of suds.
10.
Note location of air leaks.
11.
Remove all soap residue from surface of cell (1).
Use water.
12.
Repair fuel cell (1) as necessary (Tasks 10-11,
10-12, and 10-15).
13.
Repeat steps 6 thru 12 as necessary.
INSPECT
14.
Disconnect air supply hose (6).
15.
Remove manometer (7), tee (5), and all plugs or
sealed fittings from tank openings (3).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
As Required
END OF TASK
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