PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-556
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 556
MARCH 1999
Dear Half-Mast,
Our unit wants
to substitute JP-
8 fuel for diesel in
our steam cleaner.
Is that OK? We’re
trying to cut down
on the types of
fuel we keep on
hand.
SGT J.M.
Dear Sergeant J.M.,
The Armament and Chemical
Acquisition and Logistics Activity
(ACALA) says it’s OK to use JP-8 or
kerosene, as well as diesel fuel, in
steam cleaners.
You may have to adjust the air
intake to get a cleaner burn when you
change fuels, though. Here’s how:
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1.
With the steam cleaner operating,
loosen the screw on top of the burner
by turning it counter-clockwise.
2.
Open the air louvers slightly to
increase air flow by turning them
counter-clockwise. If less air is
needed, close the louvers by rotating
them clockwise slightly.
3.
Tighten the screw on top of the
burner.
Because there are so many different
kinds of steam cleaners out there,
consult your user’s maintenance
manual for the final word. If you
have any questions, contact ACALA;
phone:
DSN 793-1947, (309) 782-1947
or
e-mail:
griffinl@ria.army.mil
Steam Cleaners . . .
If air adjustment is required, loosen screw .
..
...and rotate
air louvers
acala
can
help
when you need my
repair parts
.
an’t find repair parts or mainte-
nance info for your steam cleaner?
With so many different makes and
models out there, that’s no surprise.
But, the Armament and Chemical
Acquisition and Logistics Activity
(ACALA) can lend a hand.
They can help you with the address
and customer service phone number
for your cleaner. They also have com-
mercial publications for many of the
cleaners when no DA pub is available.
Jot down the manufacturer’s name,
and the model number of your cleaner.
Then call or write ACALA:
Armament and Chemical Acquisition
and Logistics Activity
ATTN: AMSTA-AC-CTT-E
Rock Island, IL
61299-6000
DSN 793-1947, (309) 782-1947.
The e-mail address is:
griffinl@ria.army.mil
JP
-
8
is
ok
to
go
!
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