TM 10-4500-200-13
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Interval
A-After operation
B-Before
W-Weekly
Q-Quarterly
D-During
Org
Operator
Daily
.
Q
Procedure
Reference
Item to be Inspected
B
D
A
W
Type I without Conversion Kit
installed
Inspect for proper installation.
X
Space Heater
X
Inspect for level condition and that
Grate
X
X
draw grate operates smoothly.
Inspect for cracked or warped
X
condition and replace as required.
Inspect pipe sections for
Air conditioning -
3
X
security.
Inspect pipe joints for loose
(smoke pipe).
X
X
fit and leaks.
Remove pipe sections for cleaning.
X
Replace as required. Make sure
pipe sections fit tight.
Inspect for proper installation.
Tent shields
4
X
Inspect for proper operation.
Damper
X
X
Make sure accessories are available.
Shovel, shaker and poker
X
Use sparingly.
(Shaker and poker)
X
Make sure accessories and heater
Accessories and heater lid
X
lid are available.
Remove every 3 to 4 hours.
Ashes and clinkers
X
7
Remove all ashes and clinkers.
X
X
Inspect for accumulation of soot-clear.
X
Spark arrestor
8
Apply medium oil to all parta
X
Space heater assy
9
showing signs of rust.
Type II and Type I with
Conversion Kit
installed
Inspect for proper installation.
Oil burner
1
X
Inspect for dirt on burner bottom.
X
Listen for noisy burner operation.
X
Clean soot and carbon from small
X
hole in burner pot.
Clean dirt from bottom of burner.
X
Inspect pipe sections for security
Air conditioning -
2
X
X
X
and evidence of leaks.
Remove pipe sections for cleaning.
X
Replace as required. Make sure
pipe sections fit tight.
Inspect damper for proper operation.
Damper
X
3
X
Inspect for level position.
Float valve
4
X
Inspect for leaks.
X
X
Inspect for secure mounting and
X
X
that controls are undamaged.
Inspect control for proper operation.
X
Remove strainer, clean and replace.
X
Inspect for proper installation.
Tent shields
5
X
Adjust guy lines attached to
Guy lines
6
X
draft diverter.
Inspect for proper assembly and leaks.
Adapter kit
7
X
Inspect hoses for proper routing.
X
Fuel hoses
8
X
Inspect overflow hose for evidence
X
of fuel overflow.
Inspect for leaks.
Fuel can and hose
X
9
X
X
X
& 2-30
Apply medium oil to all parts showing
X
Space heater assembly
10
signs of rust.
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