TM 5-3895-377-13&P
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SHORTENED MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
Local conditions of extreme heat, dust, cold, or wetness dictate that service intervals may need to be shortened.
2-7.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS.
Additional maintenance inspections may be required for the following reasons
a
Prolonged storage. Heaters having been stored for a period of three months or more should be inspected.
b
Initial preparation upon receipt
c
Preparation for storage.
2-8.
LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS FOR OPERATOR PMCS.
It is necessary for you to know how fluid leakage affects the status of the Heater. Following are types/classes of leakage
an operator needs to know to be able to determine the status of the Heater. Learn these leakage definitions and
remember - when in doubt, notify your supervisor.
CAUTION
•
Equipment operation is allowable minor leakages (Class I or II) Of course. consideration must be
given to fluid capacity min the item/system being checked/inspected When In doubt, notify your
supervisor
•
When operating with Class I or II leaks., continue to check fluid levels as required in your PMCS.
•
Class III leaks should be reported immediately to your supervisor
a
CLASS I - Seepage of fluid i as indicated by wetness or discoloration ) not great enough to form drops.
b
CLASS II - Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops but not enough to cause drops to drip from item being
checked/inspected.
c
CLASS III - Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from item being checked/inspected.
2-9.
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Lubrication instructions are contained in the PMICS table. All lubrication instructions are mandatory.
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