TM 55-1930-209-14&P-19
Table 17-4. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
for Workboat, Lifesaving, and Firefighting System (Continued)
B -
Before
D -
Daily
Q - Quarterly
D -
During
W -
Weekly
S - Semiannually
A -
After
M -
Monthly
A - Annually
INTERVAL
ITEM
PROCEDURES
EQUIPMENT
ITEM
TO BE
CHECK FOR AND HAVE
IS NOT READY/
NO.
INSPECTED
REPAIRED OR ADJUSTED
AVAILABLE IF
B D A D W M Q S A
AS NECESSARY
1
Halon 1301
a. Visually check for damage, heavy accu-
Discharge nozzles
System
mulation of dirt or grease and for
or manifold
obstructions to discharge nozzles and
assembly
manifold assembly. Notify bargemaster
obstructed.
or shift leader of damage or inoperability
of system.
b. Notify supporting Fire Marshal of require-
ment to recharge empty cylinders.
c. Avoid dropping or rough handling. During
transportation or storage, secure cylin-
ders firmly to avoid rough handling.
d. Store only in a cool, dry area in an upright
position. Do not expose to temperatures
above 120°F (48 °C).
e. Visually inspect for any signs of corrosion
Corrosion or
or mechanical damage. If such indicators
mechanical dam-
are present, immediately request sup-
age.
porting Fire Marshal to conduct an
inspection and weight test.
f. Check spare Halon cylinder not attached
to system and make sure anti-recoil plug
is assembled to valve outlet on top of
cylinder.
g. Check extinguisher pressure gauges for
Gauges inoperable.
proper operating pressure.
1) If pressure gauge is color coded,
needle must be in green range.
2) If pressure gauge is not color coded,
needle should indicate 370 psi at 70
°F, 395 at 80 °, 430 at 90 °, and 470
at 100 °.If pressure loss, adjusted for
temperature, is greater than 10 per-
cent, replace active cylinder with
spare. Request supporting Fire Mar-
shal to check and recharge Halon
1301 cylinder as necessary, and also
check the manifold assembly.
h. Request supporting Fire Marshal to con-
duct semiannual inspection, including
weight check of Halon cylinders.
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