TM 10-7310-241-12&P
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Section Il. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-11. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES
a. Characteristics.
Model RAK-15
Model 471012
Operates in any military vehicle with a 22 -
28 V dc (24 V dc nominal) power supply.
Operates in any military vehicle with 24 V dc
power supply.
Switch-selected low (LO) heating range of
150 -160 OF (66 - 71 OC).
Switch position I heating range of 150 -160 OF
(66 - 71 OC).
Switch-selected high (HI) heating range of
180 -190 OF (82 - 88 OC).
Switch position II has a heating range of
180 -190 OF (82 - 88 OC).
Switch-selected OFF setting.
Switch-selected OFF setting.
Automatic protection against power supply
reverse polarity connection, undervoltage
conditions, and overvoltage surges.
Automatic protection against power supply
overvoltage surges, and overheat conditions.
There is no automatic protection for reverse
polarity connection.
Automatic shutdown protection against
overheat and "boil-dry" conditions.
Automatic shutdown protection against
overheat conditions.
Non-spill operation under all conditions of
service.
Non-spill operation, except through the
pressure relief valve if tipped.
b. Capabilities.
Model RAK-15
Model 471012
Heats up to one gallon of potable water.
Heats up to 1.05 gallons of potable water.
Heats up to five MRE entrees, or equivalent
unopened prepackaged food, and 40 fluid
ounces of potable water.
Heats up to five MRE entrees, or equivalent
unopened prepackaged food, and 40 fluid
ounces of potable water.
Keeps contents hot for extended periods of
time when the cover is closed and latched.
Keeps contents hot for extended periods of
time when the cover is closed and latched.
c. Features.
Model RAK-15
Model 471012
Visual indication of power and heating
status.
Visual indication of power and heating status.
Dual-action pressure/vacuum relief facility
for safe operation.
Relief valve only provides pressure relief.
Vacuum relief is achieved by momentarily
opening the spigot.
Insulated for reduced heat loss and the
safety of personnel.
Insulated for reduced heat loss and the safety
of personnel.
