TM 10-4520-262-12&P
0010 00
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
SPACE HEATER, CONVECTIVE
(NSN 4520-01-431-8927)
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OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
INTRODUCTION
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) are performed to keep the Space Heater,
Convective in good operating condition. The checks are used to find, correct, or report problems.
Operator personnel are to do the PMCS as shown in the PMCS table. PMCS are done every day a heater
is operated, using the PMCS table. Pay attention to WARNING and CAUTION statements. A WARNING
means someone could be hurt. A CAUTION means equipment could be damaged.
Before you begin using the Convective Space Heater, do Before PMCS.
During use of the Convective Space Heater, do During PMCS.
After using the Convective Space Heater, do After PMCS.
Once a week, do Weekly PMCS if the Space Heater, Convective has been in use.
Do Monthly PMCS once a month if the Space Heater, Convective has been in use.
If you find something wrong when performing PMCS, fix it using troubleshooting and/or maintenance
procedures.
The right-hand column of the PMCS table lists conditions that make the Space Heater, Convective not
fully mission capable. Write up the faults that cannot be repaired on DA Form 2404 for unit maintenance.
For further information on how to use this form, see DA PAM 738-750.
If tools that are required to perform PMCS are not listed in procedures, notify your supervisor.
OPERATOR LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Lubrication instructions are in WP 0068 of this TM. All lubrication instructions are mandatory.
INSPECTION
Look for signs of trouble. Senses help here. You can feel, smell, hear, or see many problems that can be
eliminated before they get worse. Inspect to see if items are in good condition. Are components correctly
installed and secured? Is any damage to the frame or components visible? Correct any faults or notify
unit maintenance.
ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS
Perform PMCS on the fuel can in accordance with the publications specified in work package 0043 00.
