Interval
M - MonthI.!
A - After operation
B - Before operation
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Q-Quarterly
W - Weekly
D - During operation
Org.
Operator
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Daily
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M
Item to be inspected
Reference
Procedure
Q
A
W
D
B
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Fuel tank
Be sure fuel tank is filled with
1
X
X
correct fuel.
Inspect for proper installation.
Heater aaay
X
X
2
Installation
Be sure fumes are piped outaide if
X
3
X
heater is to be operated within
a building or tent.
Inspect for broken welds and holes.
4
X
chamber
para 5-6, 5-12
Check combustion chamber to be
sure there is no unburned fuel
in it.
Fuel
Inspect for leaks or spilled fuel.
X
5
Water level
Check water level.
X
6
Vent plug
Inspect control.
X
X
7
Fuel valve
Adjust fuel flow.
X
8
Heater body
Inspect for clean condition.
X
X
X
9
Inspect and service.
X
Burner
X
10
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b. Cleaning.
(1) Refer to figure 5-6 and clean dust and grease
a. Removal.
off heater body (20).
(1) Refer to figure 5-6 and disjoint the four 2-foot
(2) Use fine sandpaper to rub off rust spots.
sections of pipe (1) by removing rivets and pulling
pipes apart at each joint.
5-21. Burner
(2) Remove last section of pipe from collar (19).
a. Inspection.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(1) Refer to figure 5-7 and inspect the burner
(1) Remove soot from pipe sections.
for excessive corrosion.
(2) Wash exterior of pipe sections with brush and
(2) Inspect for damage such as distortion, cracks,
hot water.
and breaks. Inspect asbestos filler for deterioration.
(3) Dry pipe sections thoroughly. Do not apply
b. Cleaning.
paint to pipe sections.
(1) Refer to figure 5-7 and clean vaporiser plate
(4) Inspect pipe sections for holes, dents, and
and perforated sleeve with stiff bristle brush.
excessive rusting condition. Replace pipe as required.
(2) Remove carbon, grit, or other foreign matter
c. Installation. Install pipe sections as deseribed
from holes in the burner.
c. Replacement. If burner is unserviceable, lift
it out of burner compartment and install a service-
able burner.
Note. Install burner with the vaporiser plate facing up and
plug gasket (3).
perforated sleeve facing down.
Note. Do not try to remove vent plug from tank. Back off vent
plug 3 turns approximately.
b. Inspection. Inspect gasket for evidence of deter-
ioration and/or missing condition. Replace as re-
quired.
