TM 10-4520-262-12&P 0038 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
SPACE HEATER, CONVECTIVE
(NSN 4520-01-431-8927)
0038 00-1
THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR (TEG)
REMOVE, INSPECT, TEST, REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts
Tool Kit, General Mechanics (Item 1, WP 0044
00)
Rags, Wiping, Clean (Item 5, WP 0067 00)
Mat, petroleum absorbent (Item 15, WP 0067 00)
Equipment Condition
Heater shut down and all advisory lights off. (WP 0006
00)
In-tent controller assembly disconnected from heater.
(WP 0006 00)
Fuel supply disconnected. (WP 0006 00)
Upper housing assembly removed. (WP 0030 00).
Burner to TEG flange clamp removed. (WP 0037 00).
Battery disconnected. (WP 0018 00)
WARNING
The ignition system of this heater contains dangerous voltages which can cause severe
electrical shock. Be sure to disconnect battery pack connector before performing any
maintenance actions.
REMOVE
1. Place a section of petroleum absorbent mat in the bottom of the lower housing assembly under
the burner assembly in order to catch any fuel that may spill. Wipe up any spilled fuel with a rag.
2. Tag and disconnect the glow plug wire (1), flame sensor connector (2), two ground wires (3 and
4), fuel line (5), and combustion air blower duct (6) from the burner assembly (7).
3. Tag and disconnect the twoTEG electrical connectors (8 and 9).
4. Tag and disconnect the two wires (10) going into the modular connector (11) on the side of the
TEG by loosening the two bottom screws. Do not loosen the top screws for the wires that enter
the interior of the TEG.
