TM 10-4520-263-12&P
0023 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
SPACE HEATER SMALL (SHS)
NSN 4520-01-478-9207
FUEL TANK QD CONNECTOR
REPLACE
0023 00-1
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
General Mechanic Tool Kit
(WP 0029, Table 2, Item 1)
One
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Rags, Wiping (WP 0049 00, Item 1)
SHS shut-down and cool (WP 0005 00)
Sealant, Thread (WP 0049 00, Item 7)
Drain fuel tank completely (WP 0018 00)
Mat, petroleum absorbent (WP 0049 00, Item 8)
REPLACE
1.
Be sure to drain all fuel from the fuel tank IAW WP 0018 00. Have a fuel petroleum mat and rag
available to wipe up any spills that may occur.
2.
Ensure that the fuel shut-off valve (1) on the heater is in the OFF position as shown on the fuel
shut-off label.
3.
Pull back the outer collar (2) of the fuel tank quick disconnect (3) and separate the fuel tank quick
disconnect (3) from the male quick disconnect (4) mounted to the fuel shut-off valve (1).
4.
Loosen and remove the fuel tank QD connector (1) by unscrewing from the nipple (5) on the
underside of the fuel tank (6).
5.
Wipe any thread sealant residue from the threads of the nipple (5).
6.
Apply new thread sealant to the threads of the nipple(5).
7.
Install the fuel QD connector (1) on the fuel tank nipple (5). Tighten securely.
8.
Pull back the outer collar (2) of the fuel tank quick disconnect (3) and reconnect to the male quick
disconnect (4) on the fuel shut-off valve (1).
