TM 5-3610-259-14
1.5.3.11 REPAIR PLUMBING.
TOOLS:
Hand Wire Brush
Pipe Wrenches
Tool Kit
SUPPLIES: Joint Tape or Joint Compound
Salvaged Pipe
Salvaged Fittings
1.
Drain water from system.
2.
Remove retaining straps
screws.
3. Remove union closest to
4. Remove nipples or pipes
from damaged section by removing machine
damaged section.
as required for access to damaged section.
5.
Remove damaged section and replace.
6. Clean male threads with hand wire brush.
7. Wrap threads with tape or coat with joint compound.
8. Reassemble nipples, pipes, elbows, tees as required.
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