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CHAPTER 8
AIR COMPRESSOR OVERHAUL
CAUTION
THE OPERATION OF AIR COMPRESSORS IS DANGEROUS!!!! The chance
of fatal injury is high. High pressure air escaping from air valves during testing or
normal operation is of such a high pitch sound that PERMANENT EAR INJURY
AND HEARING LOSS ARE A DIRECT RESULT. High pressure air can CUT
THROUGH THE SKIN, DESTROY TISSUE, CAUSE AIR EMBOLISM, AND
DEATH.
Air compressors are used throughout the Naval
(fig. 8-1) and air compressor controls. In these systems
Construction Force (NCF). They supply compressed air
the compressor may be smaller than others described in
for numerous pneumatic tools, rock drilling, well
this chapter, but the operating principles are the same.
drilling, diving, and cleaning operations. Certain
As a CM-1, it is your job to make sure these units are
automotive and construction equipment use air-brake
maintained properly and to troubleshoot, repair, and
systems in which you will find an air compressor
overhaul them. In the Construction Mechanic 3 & 2,
Figure 8-1.—Typical reciprocating air compressor used in vehicular air-brake systems.
8-1
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