TM-9-2540-207-14&P Sustainment Manual for A20 Heater for M113 2540-01-396-2826 Download
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TM 9-2540-207-14&P 4-4 b. Check fuel injector, fuel pressure sensor, and fuel pump connections for leaking fuel. 7. Observe heater for excessive smoke for approximately twenty (20) minutes. Look for smoke around and under heater. Look for smoke in heated air stream (excessive smoke is observed (TM 9-2350-294-20-1-1, WP 0121-00)). 8. If leaks are found: a. If fuel leaks are found in steps one (1) and two (2), repair at unit level. b. If fuel leaks are found in steps four (4) through six (6), remove heater and turn into appropriate level maintenance for repair. Repair of any internal heater component is not authorized at unit level. If repairs are needed, turn component in to appropriate level maintenance facility. Crewmembers must always be aware of the warning signs of potential fire, abnormal smells, smoke, flames, or fuel leaks while operating their vehicles. If any area of your vehicle has questionable shortcomings, report them to maintenance. Operators must remain with the vehicle during heater operation to detect and suppress fires. Crewmembers must physically rehearse fire and evacuation drills on a regular basis in accordance with the operator's manuals and applicable field manuals. As duty positions change, so do individual responsibilities during fire and evacuation. Institute these drills in your routine training activities and practice them until they become second nature. Unit Commanders, contact your local TACOM Logistics Assistance Representative (LAR) or your State Surface Maintenance Manager for assistance if necessary. 4.3 Inspection Level Unit Level Maintenance Procedures include Ignitor & Ignitor Holder Maintenance ONLY (ref. 4.4.1). ALL other maintenance required on the heater is considered Direct Support. 4.4 Unit Level Inspection The following section, Ignitor & Ignitor Holder Inspection (4.4.1), details the required Unit Level Inspection for the A20 heater.