TM 5-3895-373-20
14.4.
REPLACE SCREED FUEL SYSTEM HOSES AND FITTINGS - Continued.
B.
INSTALL - Continued.
2.
INSTALL PUMPING SYSTEM HOSES AND
FITTINGS.
a.
Use cleaning cloths to wipe residue from
threads on all fuel hoses and adapters to be
reinstalled.
WARNING
Pipe sealant can cause eye damage
or skin irritation. Wash after skin
contact. Wear safety goggles/glasses
when using. Avoid contact with eyes
or skin. If sealant contacts eyes,
flush
eyes
with
water
and
get
immediate medical attention.
CAUTION
Do not apply pipe sealant to leading
threads of adapters and elbows in
screed burner system. Seepage of
pipe sealant into fuel system may
clog fuel nozzle.
NOTE
Adapter pipe thread fittings are coded
P in illustration. P-coded fittings
require pipe sealant. Adapter hose
end fittings are coded H, and require
hydraulic fitting sealant.
b.
Apply pipe sealant to P-coded threads of
adapters and elbows.
WARNING
Hydraulic fitting sealant can cause
eye damage or skin irritation. Wash
after skin contact. Wear safety
goggles/glasses when using. Avoid
contact with eyes or skin. If sealant
contacts eyes, flush eyes with water
and get immediate medical attention.
CAUTION
Do not apply hydraulic fitting sealant
to leading threads of adapters and
elbows. Seepage of hydraulic fitting
sealant into fuel system may clog fuel
nozzle.
c.
Apply hydraulic fitting sealant to H-coded
threads of straight adapters and elbows.
d.
Install
straight
adapters
and
elbows.
Position elbows (1, 4, 6, and 7) as shown in
the illustration. Tighten all elbows and
straight adapters.
WARNING
Fuel is very flammable and can
explode easily. To avoid serious
injury or death:
Always wear safety glasses/goggles
at all times.
Keep fuel away from open flame or
any spark (ignition source).
Keep at least a B-C fire extinguisher
within easy reach when working with
fuel or on a fuel system.
Do not work on fuel system when
screed burner is hot; fuel can be
ignited by a hot burner chamber.
Post signs that read "NO SMOKING
WITHIN 50 FEET" when working on
screed burner fuel system.
e.
Route fuel hoses as shown and connect to
adapter fittings using the illustration and
legend as a guide.
f.
Install tie wraps as needed.
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