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WATER SEPARATOR − CLEANING/PAINTING

1. General
A. The maintenance procedure that follows is for the cleaning of the water separator. There
are two water separators in the air conditioning system. They are installed in the aft
equipment compartment, connected to the air−conditioning supply duct.
B. The cleaning of the left water separator is shown. The procedure for the right water
separator is the same.

TASK 21−51−13−140−801
Restoration (Cleaning) of the Water Separator Coalescers

1. Reason for the Job

Refer to MRB 21−51−16−01.

2. Job Set−Up Information

Subtask 21−51−13−943−003
A. Tools and Equipment
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
None specified Torque wrench, torque range 0 to 50
pound−inches (0 to 5.65 N·m)

Subtask 21−51−13−944−001
B. Consumable Materials
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
11−001 Compound, hand dishwashing
11−002 Solvent, dry cleaning and degreasing (Varsol)

Subtask 21−51−13−945−002
C. Parts
NAME AIPC REFERENCE
Water Separator AIPC 21−51−13−01

3. Job Set−Up
Subtask 21−51−13−865−003
A. Open, safety, and tag the circuit breakers that follow:

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ZONE
CBP−1 J1 L AIR COND UNIT 221
CBP−2 J1 R AIR COND UNIT 222

Subtask 21−51−13−010−002
B. Open the access door that follows:
ACCESS DESIGNATION
311BB Aft equipment compartment door

4. Procedure
Subtask 21−51−13−030−003
Refer to Figure 701
A. Disassemble the water separator as follows:
(1) Loosen the nut on the coupling (1).
(2) Hold the coupling (1) apart and remove the cover (2) from the main housing (3).

Subtask 21−51−13−140−001
B. Clean the coalescer as follows:
(1) Remove the coalescer (4) from the main housing (3).
(2) Mix a weak solution of detergent with warm water. Refer to the instructions on the
detergent label.
(3) Soak and clean the coalescer (4) with the detergent solution.
(4) Remove the detergent solution from the coalescer (4) with clean, warm water.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO DRY THE COALESCER. IT CAN
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BATTING MATERIAL AND THE
COALESCER
(5) Let the coalescer air dry.

Subtask 21−51−13−110−001
C. Clean all other parts as follows:
(1) Remove the preformed packing (6) from the cover (2).

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OBEY THE PRECAUTIONS THAT FOLLOW WHEN YOU USE

CLEANING AGENTS:
– USE SAFETY GOGGLES
– PUT ON PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
– DO NOT LET CLEANING AGENTS TOUCH YOUR SKIN, EYES,
AND MOUTH
– DO WORK IN AN AREA THAT HAS A GOOD FLOW OF AIR
– OBEY THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
– GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION OCCURS.
CLEANING AGENTS CAN CAUSE INJURIES.
(2) Clean all the other parts by immersion, swabbing or spraying with solvent.
(3) Use compressed air to dry the parts.
(4) Install a new preformed packing to the cover (2).

Subtask 21−51−13−700−001
D. Do the relief valve test before the installation of the coalescer as follow:
(1) Slowly push on the poppet relief valve rod.
(a) Make sure poppet valve is free to open.
(2) Release poppet relief valve rod.
(a) Make sure relief valve rod does not stick.
(b) If valve requires too much force to open or sticks, replace water separator
(Ref. TASK 21−51−13−000−801) .
(3) Gain access to the water separator drain hose.
(a) Make sure that the drain tube is not blocked.
(4) Loosen hose clamp.
(5) Remove the drain tube from the water separator.
(6) Using Low pressure shop air, place rubber tipped air gun nozzle on drain tube and
slowly blow air, (maximum 25 PSI).
(a) Make sure drain path is not blocked. If drain is blocked, replace water
separator (Ref. TASK 21−51−13−000−801).
(7) Install the drain hose on the water separator.
(a) Check the drain hose for proper condition,
1 No cuts and no kinks.
(8) Tighten the hose clamp to 15 to 20 inch pounds.
(9) Ensure the screen is properly secured.

Subtask 21−51−13−430−002
E. Assemble the water separator as follows:
(1) Put the coalescer (4) in position on the screen (5).
(2) Make sure the elastic band edges are firmly in place and the nap side of the
coalescer is on the inside.

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(3) Put the cover (2) on the main housing (3).
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(4) Make sure that the flange surfaces of the cover and the main housing align
correctly.
(5) Install the coupling (1).

5. Close Out
Subtask 21−51−13−865−004
A. Close the circuit breakers that follow:
CB PANEL CB NO. NAME ZONE
CBP−1 J1 L AIR COND UNIT 221
CBP−2 J1 R AIR COND UNIT 222

Subtask 21−51−13−410−002
B. Close the access door that follows:
ACCESS DESIGNATION
311BB Aft equipment compartment door

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A LEGEND
1. Coupling.
2. Cover.
3. Main housing.
4. Coalescer.
5. Screen.
6. Packing.
7. Shaft, relief valve.
8. Washer.
9. Valve, poppet relief.

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WATER DRAIN
TUBE (REF)

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4
6
2

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A TYPICAL

Water Separator − Cleaning

Figure 701

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**ON A/C 7177−7990, 8000−8400 and ON A/C 7003−7067, 7069−7176 Post SB601R−21−026
TASK 21−51−13−100−802
Cleaning of the ACM Water Separator, Overboard Drain−Line Restrictor and Drain line
1. General
A. The procedure that follows is for the cleaning of the ACM water separator, the overboard
drain−line restrictor (written as the "restrictor" in this procedure) and the drain line. One
drain−line is installed for each of the two ACM water separators. They are installed in the
aft−equipment compartment at FS718.00.
B. The procedure for the left restrictor is given. The procedure for the right restrictor is the
same.

2. Job Set−Up Information

Subtask 21−51−13−946−009
A. Tools and Equipment
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
None specified Nylon brush
B. Consumable Materials
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
12−001 Aliphatic naphtha
C. Reference Information
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
TASK 21−51−13−000−802 Removal of the ACM Water Separator, Overboard
Drain−Line Restrictor
TASK 21−51−13−400−802 Installation of the ACM Water Separator,
Overboard Drain−Line Restrictor
TASK 21− 51−13−720−801 Functional Test of the ACM Water Separator
Overboard−Drain−Line
TASK 51−26−00−910−801 Cleaning Safety Precautions

3. Job Set−up
Subtask 21−51−13−020−004
A. Remove the restrictor (Ref. TASK 21−51−13−000−802).
B. Obey all of the cleaning safety precautions (Ref. TASK 51−26−00−910−801).

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Subtask 21−51−13−100−002
**ON A/C 7177−7990, 8000−8400 Pre IS601R21510049 and ON A/C 7003−7067, 7069−7176
(Pre IS601R21510049 and Post SB601R−21−026)
A. Clean the restrictor as follows:
(1) Do an inspection of the restrictor orifice.
(2) Make sure that the hole is clean, unobstructed and diameter is 0.066 in. (1.68 mm).
CAUTION: DO NOT INSERT A SHARP OBJECT INTO A CALIBRATED ORIFICE. A
SHARP OBJECT CAN SCORE THE SURFACE. IF YOU DO THIS, YOU
CAN DAMAGE THE ORIFICE.
(3) Clean the restrictor orifice with the shaft of a 0.060 in. (1.52 mm) drill bit, or another
small dull object.
**ON A/C 7177−7990, 8000−8400 Post IS601R21510049 and ON A/C 7003−7067, 7069−7176
(Post IS601R21510049 and Post SB601R−21−026)
B. Clean the restrictor as follows:
(1) Do an inspection of the restrictor orifice.
(2) Make sure that the hole is clean, unobstructed and diameter is 0.094 in. (2.39 mm).
CAUTION: DO NOT INSERT A SHARP OBJECT INTO A CALIBRATED ORIFICE. A
SHARP OBJECT CAN SCORE THE SURFACE. IF YOU DO THIS, YOU
CAN DAMAGE THE ORIFICE.
(3) Clean the restrictor orifice with the shaft of a 0.088 in. (2. 24 mm) drill bit, or another
small dull object.
**ON A/C 7177−7990, 8000−8400 and ON A/C 7003−7067, 7069−7176 Post SB601R−21−026
C. Clean the drain line as follows:
(1) Remove the grease from the drain line with clean aliphatic naphtha solvent.
(2) Use a soft nylon brush to clean the openings and the inner surface of the drain line.
(3) If you cannot move easily the brush in the drain, do the steps that follow:
(a) Fill the drain line with the aliphatic naphtha solvent and close the two ends of
the drain line.
NOTE: Do not fill the drain line fully with the aliphatic naphtha solvent.
(b) Lightly shake the drain line to make sure that the aliphatic naphtha solvent
flows fully through the drain line.
(c) Drain the aliphatic naphtha solvent from the drain line.

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– WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR FOR ANY COOLING,

CLEANING, OR DRYING OPERATION, DO NOT EXCEED 30 PSIG
AT THE NOZZLE.
– EYES CAN BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH
LIQUID OR LARGE PARTICLES PROPELLED BY COMPRESSED
AIR. INHALATION OF AIR−BLOWN PARTICLES OR SOLVENT
VAPOR CAN DAMAGE LUNGS.
– WHEN USING AIR FOR CLEANING AT AN AIR−EXHAUSTED
WORKBENCH, WEAR APPROVED GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
– WHEN USING AIR FOR CLEANING AT AN UNEXHAUSTED
WORKBENCH, WEAR APPROVED RESPIRATOR AND GOGGLES.
(4) Dry the drain line with clean compressed air.
(5) Do a visual inspection of the drain line.
(6) If necessary, repeat the steps (1) to (5).

5. Close−Out
Subtask 21−51−13−420−004
A. Install the restrictor (Ref. TASK 21−51−13−400−802).

Subtask 21−51−13−720−002
B. Do the functional test of the ACM water separator overboard−drain−line (Ref. TASK
21−51−13−720−801).

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