TM 5-6115-590-12
CHAPTER 4
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. Service Upon Receipt of Material.
4-1. Inspecting and Servicing the Equipment
a. Inspection.
(1) Examine power unit identification plate
for positive identification of power unit.
(2) Visually inspect exterior of power plant
for evidence of damage that may have occurred
during storage or transportation.
NOTE
Check for plastic indicator tabs on fire extinguisher
(fig. 1-1), trigger and nozzle. If indicator tabs are
missing, replace fire extinguisher with a new
extinguisher.
(3) Release tarpaulin cover straps, carefully
roll tarpaulin and secure on top of power plant.
Open battery access and storage compartment
door (fig. 1-1), condenser compartment access
doors, condenser air outlet doors (fig. 1-1 and fig.
1-2), refrigeration compressor compartment access
door (fig. 1-2), conditioned air outlet compartment
access
door
(fig.
1-2),
and
refrigeration
compartment access door (fig. 1-1). Remove all
accessory
components
stowed
in
the
compartments. Visually inspect all removed
accessory components for damage and check that
all required accessory components are with the
unit. Visually inspect compartment interiors and
components installed in the compartments for
possible damage caused by stowed accessory
components, for accumulations of debris or other
foreign material, and for evidence of corrosion.
Carefully inspect cooling fins of condensers and
evaporators for evidence of corrosion, damage,
and accumulation of foreign material.
(4) Open instrument panel access door (fig.
1-1), conditioned air system circuit breaker panel
access door and air temperature control panel
access door (fig. 1-1). Check that all controls or
switches are in the off or neutral position and
instruments
are
indicating
the
de-energized
position. Visually inspect all instruments, switches,
indicating lamps, and circuit breakers for damage,
legibility
of
markings,
and
for
evidence
of
corrosion.
(5) Remove water compartment access
panel (fig. 1-1), conditioned air electrical control
components
access
panel,
fuel
and
oil
compartments access panel, engine and skid
access panel (fig. 1-2), engine turbine section and
heat exchanger access panel, and heat exchanger
compartment access panel. Visually inspect
compartment interiors for damage, evidence of
corrosion and accumulations of foreign material.
Inspect wiring components for frayed or otherwise
damaged insulation, burns, and corrosion. Inspect
plumbing lines and fittings for evidence of damage,
leakage, and corrosion. Inspect all components for
secure installation, damage, evidence of damage,
leakage, and corrosion. Inspect all components for
secure installation, damage, evidence of leakage,
and corrosion.
(6) Check all exhaust openings in top of unit
for obstructions and for damage.
(7) All damage or deficiencies that could
affect operation of the power unit shall be corrected
before operation of the power unit. Damage or
deficiencies
that
would
not
affect
operation
immediately shall be noted and corrected as soon
as possible.
WARNING
Either Lead-Acid or Nickel-Cadmium batteries
may be used in this equipment. Injury or death
may
result
if
the
Potassium
Hydroxide
electrolyte is added to the Lead Acid battery.
Also do not add Sulphuric Acid to the Nickel-
Cadmium battery.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is very corrosive. Wear
rubber gloves, apron and face shield when
handling leaking batteries. If battery electrolyte
is spilled on clothing or other material, wash
immediately with clean water. If spilled on
personnel start flushing the affected area
immediately with large amounts of clean water.
Continue flushing until medical assistance
arrives.
b. Battery Servicing.
NOTE
The power plant is shipped In two different
configurations- non-winterized and winterized. The
non- winterized unit has Lead-Acid batteries and
will operate down to -25°F. The winterized unit has
Nickel-Cadmium batteries and will operate down to
-65°F.
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