TM 10-5410-221-10
Table 3-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services-Continued
Interval
B - Before Operation
A - After Operation
M - Monthly
Operator
Org
D - During Operation
W - Weekly
Q - Quarterly
Daily
Item to be Inspected
Procedure
Reference
W
M
Q
B
D
A
5
X
X
X
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
Check for secure installation of plumbing
connections.
6
X
SHELTER FABRIC
Check fabric inside and outside of
airlock for wear at seams, for broken
stitches, for holes, for weak spots, or
other damage to fabric.
7
X
ZIPPERS
Check zippers for smooth operation, com-
plete closure, missing teeth, unstitched
seams, or other damage, apply
zipper ease to zipper teeth for lubrication.
8
X
FABRIC FASTENER TAPE
Check for damage and unstitched seams.
9
X
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check all electrical connections, cables,
receptacles, circuit breakers and light
assemblies for damage, burned contacts
or insulation.
Check light assemblies for burned or
weak tubes.
10
X
PLUMBING SYSTEM
Check all lines and fittings for leaks, or
other damage, check pump and float
switch operation.
11
X
BELLOWS ADAPTER
Check fabric inside and outside of
bellows for wear at seams, for fabric
stitches, for holes, for weak spots,
or other damage.
12
X
X
X
SUMP CONTAINER
Remove sump screen, clean and reinstall.
Section IV. OPERATORS MAINTENANCE
3-6. General
Operator/crew are not authorized to repair or replace parts of
the expandable shelter. All damage requiring repair or
replacement
shall
be
reported
to organizational maintenance. Deviations may be authorized
by
the
Commanding
officer
to
meet
his
operational
requirements.
Section V.
3-7. General
This section provides information useful in diagnosing and
correcting unsatisfactory operation or failure of the expandable
shelter and its components. Malfunctions which may occur are
listed in
table 3-2. Each malfunction stated is followed by a list of
probably causes of the trouble. The corrective action
recommended is described opposite the probable cause.
Table 3-2. Troubleshooting
1. Water leakage into shelter
a. Weather seal assemblies damaged
a. Report discrepancy to organizational
maintenance.
b. Loose or improperly positioned
b. Position seal assemblies to cover
assemblies
joints in shelter and secure
2. Circuit breaker tripped
a. Eelectrical overload in circuit
a. Check circuit for overload condition
and shorts, remove overload
condition and reset circuit breaker.
b. Circuit breaker malfunction
b. Report discrepancy to organizational
maintenance.
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