Disassembly - TM-5-4320-251-140029

the accumulator minimizes the rocking of the pump

part of the pump cycle, a column of fluid in the

and lines resulting from the starting and stopping of

suction line is in movement toward the pump. As

the fluid column.

the diaphragm reverses its stroke, the column of

fluid is suddenly stopped. This would normally

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result in a surge in the suction line. This surge is

a. Disassemble the discharge assembly as shown

minimized because the shock is absorbed by the

in figure 4-3, items 1 through 17.

cushion of air in the accumulator. In this manner,

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