ARMY TM 9-6115-670-14&P
4-115
4.45. AIR FILTER (SICPS, JTACS, AND WIN-T).
This task covers:
a. Inspect
b. Service
c. Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanic's Tool Kit
(Item 1, Appendix B)
Equipment Conditions
MASTER ON-OFF switch on APU control unit
set to OFF.
Materials/Parts
Air Filter
INSPECT
a. Inspect Air FIow Restriction Indicator. If indicator shows restriction (indicator is red) or continues to
show restriction (red) after button on indicator is pressed, service or replace filter.
SERVICE
a. Open air filter housing (1) by unbuckling two buckles (2) on outside of case. Remove end cover (3)
of air filter housing and take out filter element (8).
b. Inspect element for dirt, oil and other contaminants.
c. Clean the air filter element (8) with compressed air by blowing air from the inside out. If filter
element is still contaminated with dirt and oil after cleaning, replace the filter element.
d. Install the air filter element (8).
e. Install filter end cover (3) and close buckles (2) on outside of case.
REPLACE
a. Remove two slotted hex machine bolts, flat washers and lock washers (4) securing air filter
mounting bracket (9) to top of generator cover.
WARNING
Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes
except where reduced to less than 29 pounds per square
inch gauge (psig) (199.94 kPa) and then only with
effective chip guarding and personnel protective
equipment. Compressed air is dangerous and can cause
serious bodily harm if protective means or methods are
not observed to prevent chip or particle (of whatever
size) from being blown into the eyes or unprotected skin
of the operator or other personnel.
NOTE
Air pressure at the nozzle must not exceed 100 psi
(7kgf/cm²).