TM 5-3820-276-10-2
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
COMPRESSOR UNIT HAS LOW CFM - PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR (PAC)
INITIAL SETUP:
References
Equipment Condition
Engine off (Volume 1, WP 0059)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
COMPRESSOR UNIT HAS LOW CFM - PAC
SYMPTOM
Compressor air output low.
MALFUNCTION
Air service valve partially open.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
WARNING
Do not stand in front of air service valve when operating PAC. High volumes of
air is discharged from service valve. Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Verify if air service valve is in full open position (Figure 1).
AIR
SERVICE
VALVE
(AIR SERVICE VALVE SHOWN IN FULL OPEN POSITION)
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Figure 1.
Air Service Valve.
