TM 9-2540-205-24&P
TEST PROCEDURES - ESPAR HEATER
ACTION
RESULTS
REMARKS
THINGS TO CHECK
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1. Install heater on test stand.
2. Remove hood (page 3-135).
3. Connect fuel supply to fuel inlet.
4. Connect test stand wiring harness to input connector.
WARNING
Never operate heater inside without venting the exhaust out of the test area.
Heaters produce carbon monoxide gas. injury ordeath to personnel could re-
suit.
5. Connect exhaust hose to heater exhaust post.
6. Adjust power supply for 19.5 VDC output.
7. Start heater (page 2-61).
Heater should not run (page 3-1 8).
8. Adjust power supply for output of 20.5 VDC.
9. Start heater momentarily, then shutdown.
Heater blower should run while switch is on.
10. Adjust power supply for output of 28.5 VDC.
11. Start heater momentarily, then shut down.
Heater blower should run while switch is on.
12. Adjust power supply for output of 24.5 VDC.
13. Start heater. Check current draw and start time.
Maximum 19.0 amps during start-up
Maximum 180 seconds until ignition
Maximum 7.0 amps during run
NOTE
If heater does not ignite in 180 seconds, starter switch will automatically shut off.
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