TM 5-4930-227-14
Section XII. FILTER/SEPARATOR, HOSES AND REELS
3-33. General
The filter separator functions as a device for sep-
arating the solid contaminants from the product
being dispensed. Refer to paragraph 14 for a de-
tailed description of the filter/separator. The
hoses and ground reels are also covered in this
section.
3-34. Filter/Separator
a. Removal. Refer to figure 3-22 and remove
the filter/separator.
b. Disassembly. Refer to figure 3-23 and dis-
assemble the filter/separator.
c. Cleaning and Inspection.
(1) Clean all parts with an approved clean-
ing solvent and dry thoroughly. Flush interior of
fliter/separator.
(2) Inspect all parts for cracks, breaks, dam-
aged threads and defects. Replace a defective part.
d. Reassembly. Refer to figure 3-23 and re-
assemble the filter/separator.
e. Installation. Refer to figure 3-22 and install
the filter/separator.
3-35. Hoses, Nozzles, and Bonding Wires
a. Removal. Refer to figure 3-24 and remove
the hoses, nozzles, and bonding wires.
b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
(1) Clean metal parts with an approved
cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly. Clean hose
surface with a clean, dry, cloth.
(2) Inspect hoses for signs of deterioration
and wear.
(3) Replace defective hoses, couplers, and
adapters, as necessary.
c. Installation. Refer to figure 3-24 and in-
stall the hoses, nozzles, and bonding wires.
3-36. Hose Reels, Rollers, and Spring
Housings
a. General. The two hose reels have a recoil
tension spring to wind the 40-foot discharge hoses
on the reels. The product enters each reel from
the filter/separator through a pipe at the hub
of the reel and is discharged through the hoses.
b. Removal.
(1) Remove discharge hoses and nozzles
(para 3-35).
(2) Refer to figure 3-25 and remove the
hose reels and spring housings.
Warning: Do not disassemble the spring
housing assembly. The spring is under tension
and can cause serious injury or even death if
disassembled improperly. Repair of spring hous-
ing is by replacement only.
(3) Refer to figure 3-26 and remove the
hose rollers.
c. Disassembly. Refer to figure 3-27 and dis-
assemble the hose reels.
d. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
(1) Clean all parts with an approved clean-
ing solvent and dry thoroughly.
(2) Inspect for damage and defects and re-
place defective parts as necessary.
e. Reassembly. Refer to figure 3-27 and re-
assemble the hose reels.
f. Installation.
(1) Refer to figure 3-25 and install the hose
reels and spring housings.
(2) Refer to figure 3-26 and install the hose
rollers.
(3) Install hoses and nozzles (para 3-35).
3-37. Ground Reel
a. General. A ground reel (fig. 1-2) is
attached to the frame of the pumping assembly
to provide a means of electrically grounding the
tank and pump unit. One section of the ground
wire must be clipped to a ground connection near
the tank and pump unit, before the other section
is connected to the vehicle being fueled.
b. Removal. Refer to figure 3-28 and remove
the ground reel and clips.
c. Diassembly. Refer to figure 3-29 and dis-
assemble ground reel.
d. Cleaning and Inspection.
(1) Clean all parts with an approved clean-
ing solvent and dry thoroughly.
(2) Inspect for cracks, breaks, and other
damage.
(3) Replace a damaged or defective part.
e. Reassembly. Refer to figure 3-29 and reas-
semble ground reel.
f. Installation. Refer to figure 3-28 and install
ground reel.
3-38. Nozzle Assembly
a. Removal. Remove nozzle assembly (para 3-
35).
b. Disassembly. Refer to figure 3-30 and dis-
assemble nozzle assembly.
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