HOUSING REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

TM 9-4120-428-14

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GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

AIR CONDITIONER, HORIZONTAL, COMPACT

(NSN 4120-01-502-1319)

HOUSING REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

Materials/Parts

Refrigeration Unit Service Tool Kit, WP 0000 00, Item

Insulation/Gasket, WP 0000 00

Adhesive Remover, WP 0000 00, Item 16

Torch Set, WP 0000 00, Item 2

Adhesive, WP 0000 00, Item 2

Equipment Condition

Disconnect power at the power source

WARNING

Adhesive remover is flammable and the vapors can be explosive. Repeated or prolonged

skin contact or inhalation of vapors can be toxic. Use in a well-ventilated area, wear

gloves, and keep away from sparks or flame.

NOTE

Repairs are limited to broken or cracked welds, straightening of bent or dented sheet

metal, and replacement of handles, gaskets, insulation, and riv-nuts as well as some small

sheet metal parts by drilling out rivets and insulation of replacement parts.

REPAIR

1. Disassemble the unit as necessary and make repairs as indicated.

2. Minor dents and bent edges can be straightened using common sheet metal repair procedures.

3. Should touch up or refinishing be necessary, refer to TM 43-0139.

NOTE

Housing replacement requires total unit disassembly. Normally, if the unit is damaged to

this extent, the whole unit should be replaced.

If housing replacement is attempted, see the individual installation instructions of

components for reinstallation of items removed.

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