TM10-4610-232-12
Table 4-1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Item
No.
13.
14.
Interval
Semi
Annual
Semi-
Annual
Item To Be
Checked Or
Serviced
Metal Oxide Va-
ristor (MOV)
Junction Box
Electric Heater
Procedure
e. Check air compressor valve
efficiency. Vent air pressure to 0
psi and close all vent/drain air
vaIves. Start compressor and
time it until it stops. Make sure
no air is being used in the ROW-
PU. A run time of 1 hour indi-
cates good operation. One to two
hours indicates increasing valve
wear. Over two hours indicates
excessive wear and direct sup-
port should be informed to
change air compressor valves.
f. Check compressor cylinder fins
for cracks, damage and cleanli-
ness.
g. Drain oil and check for metal
particles on magnetic plug and
milky condition.
h. Replace oil and check that
dipstick is tight and breather is
not clogged.
i. Check electrical connector box
and cables for tightness and
proper mounting. Inspect for cor-
roded, burnt, loose or missing
cable pins and inserts.
j.
Check for leaks in air lines and
interstage relief valves.
k. Check fan belt for tension and
wear.
a. Check electrical connector box
and cables for damage, tightness
and proper mounting.
b. Check for burnt, damaged,
loose or missing cable pins, in-
serts and wires.
c. Check for damage and conti-
nuity of MOVs.
a. Check for loose or missing
mounting screws. Check for
damage inserts.
Not Mission
Capable If:
Compressor runs over
two hours.
Any cylinder fin crack ex-
tends into cylinder hous-
ing.
Oil is milky or has metal
particles.
Breather is unservice-
able.
Any cable connection, pin
or insert is damaged.
Any line or valve leak or
unserviceable part is
found.
Fan belt is worn or dam-
aged.
Any cable connection, pin
or insert is damaged.
Any connector, pin, in-
sert, screw or wire dam-
aged, burnt or missing.
No continuity exists.
Any screw missing or in-
sert unserviceable (Cold
weather operations only).
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