TM 55-1930-209-14&P-16
Table 2-2. Troubleshooting Procedures for Deckhouse and Voids Ventilation Systems
Condition
Possible Cause
Suggested Acton
1
Barge ventilation
a
Circuit breaker P8 on
a.
Close circuit breaker
system does not
switchboard open
operate
b.
All circuit breakers
b.
Close circuit breakers
open on power panel 2
2.
One or more vent
a
Circuit breaker open on
a.
Close circuit breaker
fans does not
power panel 2 for non-
operate
operating fan motor(s)
b
Electrical wiring defec-
b
Troubleshoot electrical
tive to non-operating
wiring*
motor
c.
Fan motor defective
c
Replace fan motor
d
Controller defective
d.
Replace controller
3.
Deckhouse or
a
Bearings need
a.
Lubricate according to
voids fans noisy
lubrication
paragraph 2-14.3h
b
Fan blades dirty and
b.
Clean fan blades
fans out of balance
4
Little or no air
a.
Blower covers dosed
a.
Open covers and secure
entering voids
in open position
b.
Emergency mechanical
b.
Open emergency shutoffs
shutoffs dosed
c.
Void exhaust vent
c.
Uncover terminals
terminals covered
located on deckhouse top
5.
Void fan 8 does
a.
Main switch off
a.
Push OFF button, dose
not operate, start
main switch and restart
button ON
b.
Electrical wiring
b.
Troubleshoot electrical
defective
wiring*
c.
Fan motor defective
c.
Replace fan motor
d
Controller Defective
d.
Replace controller
6
Poor air circula-
Port/starboard hatches
Open and secure 17
tion in deckhouse;
dosed
hatches
fans on
7
Ventilation emergency
a
Ventilation fans emerg-
a
Replace switch
system activated; fans
ency shutdown switch
still operate
defective
b.
Switchboard circuit
b
Replace circuit breaker
breaker P8 defective
c.
Electrical wiring defective
c.
Troubleshoot electrical wiring*
* Make sure electrical wiring is tight and free of frayed or broken cable insulation Ensure electrical connections are
correct and in good repair.
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