TM 5-6675-316-14
Control or Indicator
Function
HEAT ON Pilot Light
MAIN switch
Red light indicates that
MAIN switch has been
turned ON.
Controls main power
input.
LOW/HIGH Thermostat
Adjusts temperature of
wax.
8-5. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES.
Before You Operate.
Always keep in mind the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. Perform
your before (B) PMCS.
b. While You Operate.
Always keep in mind the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. Perform
your during (D) PMCS.
c.
After You Operate.
Be sure to perform your after (A) PMCS.
d.
If Your Equipment Fails to Operate.
Troubleshoot with proper equipment.
Report any deficiencies using the proper forms. See DA Pam 738-750.
8-5.1 PMCS Procedures.
a. PMCS are designed to keep the equipment in good working condition by
performing periodic service tasks.
b. Service intervals provide you, the operator, with time schedules that
determine when to perform specified service tasks.
c.
The “Equipment is Not Ready/Available If” column is used for identification
of conditions that make the equipment not ready/available for readiness reporting
purposes or denies use of the equipment until corrective maintenance is performed.
d.
If your equipment fails to operate after PMCS is performed, immediately report
this condition to your supervisor.
e.
Perform weekly as well as before operation if you are the assigned operator
and have not operated the item since the last weekly or if you are operating the item
for the first time.
f.
Item number column.
Item numbers are assigned in chronological ascending
sequence regardless of interval designation.
These numbers are used for your “TM
Number” column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet in
recording results of PMCS.
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