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CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
b. Lubrication. Lubricate all moving parts every 30
3-1. Lubrication
days or before administrative storage.
Lubrication of the expandable shelter shall consist of
NOTE
lubrication of zipper with zipper lubricant.
Oil base lubricants shall not be used for
floor and ceiling hinges.
3-2. Detailed Lubrication Information
c. Cleaning After Lubrication. After every lubrication
operation, remove any excess lubrication from the point
a. Care of Lubricant. Keep all lubricant in closed
of application. Wipe up any spillage or drippage. Keep all
containers, and store in a clean, dry place away from
areas not requiring lubrication, clean from lubrication.
external heat. Do not allow dirt, dust, water, or foreign
matter of any kind to mix with lubricant.
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
Table 3-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance
3-3. General
Checks and Services
To ensure that the expandable shelter is ready for
B - Before operation D - During operation A - After
use at all times, it must be inspected systematically so
operation
that defects may be discovered and corrected before
Time required:
they result in serious damage or failure. The necessary
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preventive maintenance services to be performed are
listed and described in paragraph 3-4. The item numbers
Interval
Work
indicate the sequence of minimum inspection
and
time
requirements. Defects discovered during use of the
sequence
Item to be inspected
(MIH)
shelter will be noted for future correction, to be made as
no,
procedure
soon as use is discontinued. Stop use immediately if a
B
DA
deficiency is noted which would damage shelter if use
were continued. All deficiencies and shortcomings will be
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recorded together with the corrective action taken on DA
ASSEMBLIES
Form 2404 at the earliest possible opportunity.
Check for even tension and for
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3-4. Daily Preventive Maintenance Service
fraying or breaks. Tighten or
replace guy ropes or cable
Preventive maintenance and services which must be
assemblies as required.
performed by operator/crew are contained in table 3-1.
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TENT PINS AND GROUND
The item numbers are listed consecutively and indicate
the sequence of minimum inspection requirements.
Check for secure installation
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Refer to table 3-1 for the daily preventive maintenance
reinstall pin or anchors as
services.
required
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CONDITIONED AIR DUCTS
NOTE
Check air ducts for secure
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When shelters are not in continuous
attachment and for holes, tears
use,
PMCS
will
be
performed
or other damage.
semiannually. However, certain items
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
(leveling jacks, windows, walls, etc.) on
Check for secure installation
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outside of shelter will have PMCS
of electrical connections.
performed as scheduled.
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PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
Check for secure installation
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of plumbing connections
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