TM 10-4500-200-13
Table 4-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
B - Before operation
A - After operation
Org
D - During operation
W - Weekly
Q - Quarterly
Item
Number
Item to be inspected
Procedure
Reference
Q
1
X
X
Be sure fuel tank is filled
Fuel Tank
with correct fuel.
2
Inspect for proper installation.
X
X
Heater Assembly
3
X
X
Installation
Be sure fumes are piped outside
if heater is to be operated
in a building or tent.
A4
Inspect for broken welds and
X
Para 4-36
holes.
Chamber
sure there is no unburned
4-12
fuel in it.
X
5
Inspect for leaks or spilled fuel.
Fuel
X
6
Check water level.
Water Level
Inspect control,
X
X
7
Vent Plug
X
Fuel Valve
8
Adjust fuel flow.
X*
X
9
Heat Body
Inspect for clean condition.
Clean and remove scale quarterly.
X
10
Inspect and service.
Burner
11
X
Air Conditioning
Service and inspect.
Pipe
Inspect.
12
X
Vent Plug Gasket
X
Fuel Tank
Inspect.
13
Strap Cradle
X
Burner Hood
Inspect.
14
15
X
Draft Gate
Inspect.
X
Valve Assembly
16
Service.
Lighter Cup, Wick
17
X
Inspect.
and Wick Retainer
* Scale is removed quarterly by operator.
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