TM 3-4230-237-10
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OPERATOR'S PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) - Continued
Table 1. Before Operation PMCS for M12A1 DED Decontaminating Apparatus - Continued.
7
9
8
6
Procedure
Not Fully
Item
Interval
Man
Item to be
Mission
No.
Hour
Checked/
Capable If:
Serviced
Pump Unit
(Cont)
Both gun
See that a gun assembly is on each of the discharge
Gun Assembly
BEFORE
6
assemblies
hoses. Check that the gun handle operates the valve.
and Slurry
inoperative.
Close the valves. Inspect the gun assembly and slurry
Nozzle
nozzle assembly for dirt and hardened slurry. Inspect
Assembly
the threaded fittings for nicks, burrs, or other damage.
Inspect the gun handle for cracks, chips, twists, bends,
or other damage that would interfere with efficient
operation. Inspect the extension pipe and adapter for
cracks, bends, holes, being out of round, or other
damage that would affect operation of the gun
assembly.
Check that there are no foreign objects or sediment in
Prime-Detergent
BEFORE
7
Foreign objects or
tank. Clean if necessary. Close VALVE NO. 4
Tank Assembly
sediment are in
PRIME on control panel. Fill tank with water and
and Tank Lid
tank. Tank leaks
check for leaks.
continuously.
Inspect discharge hoses for leaks, breaks, or other
Discharge Hose
BEFORE
8
Both discharge
damage.
Assemblies
hoses leak
continuously.
a. Inspect the eductor hose for leaks or breaks.
Eductor Hose
BEFORE
9
Eductor hose
Assembly
leaks.
b. Make sure hose clamps are tight.
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