TM 11-5895-463-15
MAINTENANCE
Section I. OPERATOR/CREW AND ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
ING FOR FRAYED CABLES, STOWING ITEMS
NOTE
NOT IN USE, COVERING UNUSED RECEP-
TACLES, CHECKING FOR LOOSE NUTS
Refer to TM 750-244-2 for proper procedures for destruc-
tion of this equipment to prevent enemy use.
listed as PMCS checks. They are things that
a. Operator/crew preventive maintenance is
you should do any time you see they must be
the systematic care, servicing and inspection of
done. If you find a routine check like one of
equipment to prevent the occurrence of trouble,
those listed in your PMCS it is because other
to reduce downtime, and to maintain equipment
operators reported problems with this item.
in serviceable condition. To be sure that your
NOTE
equipment is always ready for your mission, you
must do scheduled preventive maintenance
When yOU are doing any PMCS or routine check, keep in
mind the warnings and cautions.
checks and services (PMCS ).
(1) BEFORE OPERATION, perform your
WARNING
B PMCS to be sure that your equipment is
ready to go.
Never operate the generator or shelter until it
(2) WEEKLY PMCS are important checks
has been properly gounded. Electrical defects in
to keep serious problems from suddenly happen-
the load lines or equipment can cause death by
ing. Perform WEEKLY as well as BEFORE
electrocution when contact is made with an
OPERATION PMCS if:
ungrounded system.
(a) You are the assigned operator and
Adequate ventilation should be provided while
have not operated the item since the last
using TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE.
WEEKLY.
Prolonged breathing of vapor should be avoid-
(b) You are operating the item for the
ed. The solvent should not be used near heat or
first time.
open flame; the products of decomposition are
(3) When an item of equipment is rein-
toxic and irritating, Since TRICHLOROTRI-
stalled after removal, for any reason, perform
FLUOROETHANE dissolves natural oils, pro-
the necessary B PMCS (para 4-3) to be sure the
longed contact with skin should be avoided.
item meets the readiness reporting criteria.
When necessary, use gloves which the solvent
(4) Use the ITEM NO. column in the PMCS
cannot penetrate. If the solvent is taken inter-
table to get the number to be used in the TM
nally, consult a physician immediately.
ITEM NO. column on DA Form 2404 (Equip-
Compressed air is dangerous and can cause
ment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet)
serious bodily harm if protective means or
when you fill out the form.
methods are not observed to prevent a chip or
maintenance
preventive
b. Organizational
particle (of whatever size) from being blown in-
procedures are designed to help maintain equip-
to the eyes or unbroken skin of the operator or
ment in serviceable condition. They include
other personnel. Goggles must be worn at all
items to be checked and how to check them.
times while cleaning with compressed air. Com-
These checks and services, described in para-
pressed air shall not be used for cleaning pur-
poses except where reduced to less than 29
made at specific monthly (M), quarterly (Q),
pounds per square inch gage (psig) and then
only with effective chip guarding and personnel
and annual (A) intervals.
protective equipment. Do not use compressed
c. Routine checks like CLEANING, PRE-
air to dry parts when trichlorotrifluoroethane
SERVATION, DUSTING, WASHING, CHECK-
has been used.
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