Figure 2-4. Compressed Gas Installation and Storage

TM 5-6640-212-14

Legend for figure 2-4:

3. Propane gas vents

1. Propane gas

4. Carbon dioxide cylinders

2. Oxygen cylinder

Figure 2-4. Compressed Gas Installation and Storage

(7) Turn the pressure regulator adjusting screw

c. Operation (New Cylinders).

clockwise until the desired working pressure is reached.

(8) To shut down, close the cylinder valve. If the

(1) Remove the valve protection cap from the

pressure regulator is to be removed, release all gas from

cylinder.

the regulator and disconnect it.

Replace outlet

(2) Remove the outlet connection cap from the valve

connection cap and valve protection cap.

outlet connection.

(3)

Open the cylinder valve one-quarter turn

2-7. Air Conditioner.

counterclockwise and close immediately to clear the

valve of particles of dust or dirt that might enter the

a. Description. The air conditioner is mounted in the

pressure regulator.

utility compartment immediately behind the front door.

(4) Attach the pressure regulator to the cylinder

For this reason, the front door cannot be used for

valve outlet and line.

access. Three vent panels in the van front door aid in

(5) Turn the pressure regulator adjusting screw

the operation of the air conditioner. The two bottom

counterclockwise until the pressure regulator valve is

vents must be opened before the cooling operation; the

fully open.

top vent is opened when fresh air ventilation is desired.

(6) Slowly open the cylinder valve to full open

The remote control panel is located on the main control

position.

panel in the laboratory compartment.

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