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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 5-55 Burner Cartridge (Continued) 5. Remove Burner Chamber (ref. 5.7.5). !CAUTION! Do NOT allow Burner Wick to fall from Burner Cartridge 6. Remove the burner Cartridge from inside the Burner Chamber. Note: Take great care when handling the Burner Cartridge so as not to damage the Burner Wicks. Note: IF the wicks are greater than 50% deteriorated, replace the entire Burner Cartridge. Figure 5.7-10 New Burner Wick (left); 50% deteriorated Burner Wick (right) !CAUTION! Do NOT use any metallic objects to clean the Push Nut or the Fuel Shaft. Compressed air is permitted. The use of a rifle bore cleaning brush is permitted. Gently wiping with a soft cloth is permitted. 7. Carefully remove any carbon deposits from the Burner components by gently wiping or brushing away the deposits taking care not to damage the Fuel shaft and the Push Nut on the Fuel Shaft. Do not clean Burner Wick except with compressed air. Do not use solvents for the cleaning of the Burner Wick.