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TM 10-4930-240-13
4-12. DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSE REPAIR (TYPICAL)-cont
d. Assembly
(1) Push male coupling (12, figure 4-1) and female coupling (6) into hose (17).
NOTE
Strapping and seals are supplied in the accessory kit.
(2) Cut a piece of strapping (1, figure 4-2) 36 inches long.
(3) Slide seal (2) onto strapping (1) as shown Bend end of strapping under seal.
(4) Wrap other end of strapping (1) around hose (3) and through seal (2) Position strapping on hose
about 1 Inch from end of coupling.
(5) Wrap another loop of strapping (1) around hose (3) and through seal (2).
(6) Position strapping (1) In slots of clamping tool (4). Tool nose (5) should fit snug against seal (2).
(7) Apply pressure to gripper lever (6) and turn handle (7) until strapping (1) is snug. Tool will lock In
place when correct tension Is applied Reposition tool as required.
CAUTION
Strapping can damage hose if over tightened.
(8) Turn handle (7) clockwise to tighten strapping (1) Continue turning handle until strapping stops
moving through seal (2).
CAUTION
Strapping may break if operator does not release tension on handle when bending
over seal.
(9) While reversing handle (7) 3/4 turn, roll tool (4) to opposite side of seal (2) (This will bend strapping
and prevent it from slipping through seal when tool is removed).
(10) Pull cutting handle (8) on tool to cut strapping (1).
(11) Remove tool (4) while holding tag end of strapping down on seal (2) with thumb.
(12) Clinch tag end of strapping (1) by hammering down tabs of seal (2) over strapping.
(13) Repeat steps (2) through (12) for three remaining straps Straps should be spaced 1-inch from end
of coupling and 1-inch apart.
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