TM 10-4500-200-13
adapter on the fuel can. Reconnect the fuel hose to adapter.
Pipe)
a. Removal.
(1) Remove the guy lines if the draft diverter is
version Kit installed)
installed (para 2-24).
a. Removal.
(2) Refer to figure 2-5 and remove the smoke pipe
(1) Remove the adapter from the fuel can (para 2-28).
from the tent and space heater.
(2) Refer to figure 2-5 and unscrew the vent tube
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
from the adapter.
(1) Clean the soot and carbon from the pipe sections.
b. Inspection.
(2) Inspect the pipe sections for holes and loose fitting
(1) Inspect the vent tube for distortion, damaged
joints. Replace any defective pipe sections.
threads, and for a restricted condition.
c. Installation,
(2) Replace a defective vent tube.
(1) Refer to figure 2-5 and join the pipe sections form-
c. Installation.
ing a single pipe. Install the pipe through the stovepipe
(1) Refer to figure 2-5 and install the vent tube on the
shield and attach it to the space heater top.
adapter.
(2) Reconnect the guy lines if the draft diverter is to
(2) Install the adapter on the fuel can (para 2-28).
be installed (para 2-24).
Conversion Kit installed)
a. Removal.
a. Inspection.
(1) Remove the smoke pipe (para 2-26).
(1) Inspect the overflow hose and fuel hose for dete-
(2) Refer to figure 2-5 and from the bottom pipe
rioration, cuts, leaks, and for a restricted condition.
section with the fuel damper. Inside the pipe, hold the
(2) Replace a defective overflow hose or fuel hose.
damper; grasp the damper handle, pressing firmly against
the handle, and rotate the damper shaft until the curved
hose and overflow hose from the fuel system.
shank is unlocked from the damper. The damper shank can
now be withdrawn from the pipe.
fuel hose and overflow hose to the fuel system.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(1) Clean the soot from the damper parts.
(2) Inspect the damper for evidence of wear, cracks,
Conversion Kit installed)
distortion, and for proper operation. Replace a defective
damper.
a. Removal.
c. Installation.
(1) Disconnect the fuel hose and overflow hose from
(1) Install the damper in the lower pipe section of the
the drip valve (para 2-30).
pipe (para 2-7).
(2) Refer to figure 2-5 and disconnect the float valve
(2) Install the smoke pipe (para 2-26).
from the oil pot burner.
b. Inspection and Cleaning.
(1) Inspect the float valve for evidence of a fuel leak
Conversion Kit installed)
and for a level condition. Inspect the controls for a damaged
condition.
(2) Inspect the float valve for evidence of fuel over-
from the fuel can. Disconnect the fuel hose from the
flow from the overflow port and/or overflow hose.
adapter.
(3) Cleaning.
CAUTION
(a) Refer to figure 2-6 and unscrew the fuel
Fuel can must be taken down from the support
strainer from the float valve.
(before releasing the cam) to preclude fuel
(b) Clean drip valve strainer with clean fuel or an
spillage.
approved solvent and reinstall strainer in valve.
b. Inspection.
(c) Replace a defective float valve assembly.
(1) Inspect the adapter for damage, proper assembly,
fuel leaks, and a defective gasket.
(2) Replace a defective adapter.
