PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-566
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 566
JANUARY 2000
Final Words from the Wise
Get an extra fuel filter, NSN 7240-
01-462-6765, and air filter, NSN 7310-
01-462-4913.
The TM tells you to re-
place the fuel filter and air filter after
300 hours of operation. You only get
one extra set of filters with the new
MBU, so have replacements ready.
Then you don’t have to wait for them
when the time comes to change them
the second time.
Keep extra filters on hand
what's
the
hurry
?
we've got
mbu
s
.
PS 566
67
JAN 00
how do you
like my latest
masterpiece
?
you're
a regular
vincent
van tent
!
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Clean burner well
hey,
we'd better
fire up
those
burners!
Keeping your MBU clean prevents
corrosion and keeps sensors and vents
from malfunctioning. The burner well
must be kept clean. Wipe it off daily
with a damp rag.
When the burner unit needs clean-
ing, wipe it off with rags and soapy
water. Don’t submerge it in water, or
use a pressure washer to clean it. The
MBU has been designed to be water-
resistant, but it is
not
waterproof.
Towel it dry.
Pay special attention to the air vents
on the regulator and float valve assem-
blies. They have to be clean to keep air
flowing and your MBU’s flame burn-
ing brightly. Keep them cleaned off
with a clean paint brush.
Use a dry brush to clean all connec-
tors, including those on the power
cables.
Wipe the battery pack and power
converter housing with a damp rag to
remove any dust or stains.
Sweet Dreams
So, next time you wake up at
0-dark-30 for kitchen duty, you can roll
over and snooze a little longer, thanks
to the MBU.
roblem: You’ve got tents and tarps
with small holes, leaks or tears. The
damage isn’t major yet, but it will be if
you don’t make repairs—soon!
Solution: Get a roll of tent repair
tape, NSN 8315-01-423-6231, that’s 3
inches wide and 50 feet long.
Here’s how to use it for permanent
small repairs on your canvas or vinyl
tent or tarp:
Spread out the tent or tarp on a flat
surface.
Clean the areas to be patched. Brush
off loose soil or dirt, then clean the
area with a solution of mild detergent
and water, rinsing with clean
water.
Allow the fabric to dry completely.
Cut a circle from the tape slightly
larger than the area you want to cover.
The circle’s rounded edge makes it less
likely to peel off.
Flatten the tape completely against
the outside of the fabric.
Allow the tape to set as long as you
can. Overnight is best, but at least 20–
30 minutes.
Holes bigger than 2 inches in diam-
eter should be repaired by DS with
machine-sewn patches.
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