ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM 10802A-14/1
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
0038 00
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT
NO.
NOT READY IF:
CHECKED OR
SERVICED
17
Before
HP Pumps
Make sure the HP pump mounting flange drain tube is
Drain tube is
directed off the TWPS deck and that the tube is free of
blocked or is not
obstructions to allow any water that may accumulate in
laid out to allow it
the flange to freely drain.
to drain freely.
18
Before
Diesel heater
Inspect for loose or missing nuts, bolts, screws.
Missing or
damaged parts
Inspect for damaged housings, control boxes, fuel tank,
that would
electrical cables, frame.
prevent
operation or
make the heater
unsafe to
operate.
Check the fuel level and add fuel as necessary. A
Insufficient fuel
minimum of about one gallon of fuel must be in the tank in
for expected
order to operate the heater.
period of
operation.
Check for fuel or lube oil leakage. For class I or II
Class III leakage.
leakage, notify Unit Maintenance. For Class III leakage,
discontinue operation of the pump.
Inspect the air intake filter for dirt. Clean if necessary
Heater will not
(refer to WP 0044).
operate due to
dirty air intake
filter.
19
During
Portable heater
Inspect for debris or tears. Clean out any debris.
ducts
Replace the ducts if torn beyond usability.
20
During
Hose heating
Inspect exposed cable and connectors for damage.
blankets.
Notify Direct Support for connector replacement. Replace
blanket if cable damaged.
Inspect for tears. Notify Direct Support if blankets need
repair (WP 0072). Replace blanket if needed.
21
During
Pump heating
Inspect for damage. Replace if needed.
collars
22
During
Fabric wall (A-
Inspect fabric, hook and loop material, buckles and straps
TWPS) and
for damage. Notify Direct Support if repair needed
Cold Weather
Cover (MC-
TWPS)
23
During
Flat Rack
Check the flat rack panel latch mounting bolts for
tighteness. Tighten if necessary.
st
24
During 1
RO Element
Perform RO Element Product Flow and Conductivity Test
24 hrs of
at the beginning of deployment. Record data for
operation
reference. Note any element with unusual performance
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