TM 9-4520-257-12&P 0008 00
0008 00-2
Table 1. H-45 Type I (Solid Fuel) Heater Troubleshooting (Operator)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Draw grate will not move
Check for clinkers (burnt wood or
coal) lodged in grate openings.
Remove clinkers.
Check to see if base heater door
is closed.
Open base heater door.
2. Heater does not heat properly
Check to see if flue damper is
blocked or closed.
Open flue damper.
Remove stack, and clean flue
damper.
Check to see if too much fuel was
added at one time.
Reduce the quantity of fuel but
add fuel more often.
Check for accumulation of soot in
stack pipes.
Remove and clean stack pipes.
3. Excessive dark smoke
Check for accumulation of ashes.
Shake down fire and clean out
ashpit.
Table 2. H-45 Type II (Liquid Fuel) Heater Troubleshooting (Operator)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check to see if fuel can is empty.
Check fuel supply and replenish
if necessary. (Refer to
WP 0005 00, Refueling the
H-45 Type II (Liquid Fuel)
Heater.)
Check to see if fuel OFF/ON
control on fuel flow control is
turned to OFF position.
Set fuel OFF/ON control to ON
position.
Check fuel line from fuel can to
fuel flow control for air bubbles.
Open primer valve and shake
hose assembly to purge air
bubbles until a strong flow is
achieved.
1. Burner does not fire.
Check to see if fuel selector
control is improperly set.
Turn fuel selector control to fuel
being used. (Refer to
WP 0005 00, Starting the H-45
Type II (Liquid Fuel) Heater.)