TM 9-4520-257-12&P 0011 00
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
H-45 LARGE RADIANT SPACE HEATER
(TYPE I, SOLID FUEL)
NSN 4520-01-354-1191
(TYPE II, LIQUID FUEL)
NSN 4520-01-329-3451
OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS), PROCEDURES
0011 00-1
INITIAL SETUP:
Materials
Absorbent Material (WP 0052 00, Table 1, Item 1)
Brush (WP 0052 00, Table 1, Item 3)
Gloves (WP 0051 00, Table 1)
Lubricating Oil (WP 0052, Table 1, Item 5)
Rags (WP 0052 00, Table 1, Item 7)
Personnel Required
One
References
WP 0005 00
Equipment Conditions
Heater shut down and cool (WP 0005 00)
NOTE
If the equipment must be kept in continuous operation, do only the
procedures that can be done without disturbing operation. Make
complete checks and services when the equipment is shut down.
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for H-45 Type I (Solid Fuel) Heater
Item
No.
Interval
Item To
Be
Checked
Or
Serviced
Procedure
Equipment
Not Ready/
Available If:
1
Before
Grate (1)
Check for smooth operation,
cracks, warping.
Grate cannot support fuel or does
not operate properly.
2
Before
Spark
Arrester (2)
Inspect for snug fit and leaks.
Leaks or cannot be put on pipe.
3
Before
Flue
Damper (3)
Check for proper operation.
Damper does not operate.
4
Before
Top Heater
Shell and
Heater
Body Base
(4)
Clean heater of foreign matter,
soot, or residue.
Check for bent flanges on top
heater shell.
Check for damaged bolts, loose or
missing wing nuts.
Lid assembly or stack pipe
assembly cannot be installed.
