TM 10-6640-216-13&P
5-6. REMOVE/INSTALL NEEDLE VALVE.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP
Tools Required
General Mechanics Tool Kit, Item 1, Appendix B
Materials/Parts Required
Teflon Tape, Item 46, Appendix E
REMOVAL
Remove Needle Valve. (Figure 5-2).
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b.
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Turn the WATER PUMP switch located above the sink, to the OFF position.
Open circuit breaker CB16 located in the panelboard assembly.
Open water faucet to relieve water pressure from the system.
Disconnect filter plastic tubing from the reducer.
Remove reducer and hose barb from the needle valve.
Remove packing nut and handle from needle valve.
Remove needle valve from pipe.
Clean teflon tape from nipple and pipe.
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