PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-607
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 607
JUNE 2003
Dear Half-Mast,
TM 3-4230-228-10
doesn't mention anything about
the M17 being deadlined if its
burner doesn't work. But you
can't decon very well without
hot water. Is this a mistake?
SGT R.M.
Dear Sergeant R.M.,
Yes, it is a mistake. SBCCOM Maintenance
Advisory Message 02-11 stated that the M17
is NMC if the burner doesn't work. The next
change to the -10 will add this information.
Thanks for pointing this out.
M41 Protection Assessment System…
No Burner,
No Mission
No PATS
Software
Needed
D
o you NBC NCOs need the software and printer offered by the PATS manufac-
turer to effectively use PATS? Absolutely not.
The software, which isn't authorized by the Army, repeats information on using
PATS that's already on the video or CD that comes with PATS and explains how to
use it. If you don't have the CD, contact SBCCOM's David May for a copy. Contact
him at
David.May@SBCCOM.APGEA.army.mil
or (410) 436-5926/DSN 584-5926.
The software also lets the user change the PATS pass/fail level, which could be
dangerous if PATS passed a mask that didn't fit properly. PATS is set at the factory
for a pass/fail level that makes sure the soldier will be protected by his mask.
The printer for PATS simply isn't needed.
So save your money, NBC NCOs. You've got all you need to use PATS without
additional software and a printer.
PS 607
JUNE 03
54
making neW engines
fit
Dear Half-Mast,
When we replaced the JLO engines in our M17 decons with the newer
Cuyuna engines, NSN 2805-01-356-3654, the Cuyunas didn't fit
right. The new engine was about 1/4 inch different in size, which caused
belts to wear out fast. Is there anything we can do about this so we
don't have to keep replacing belts?
SGT L.C.
Dear Sergeant L.C.,
You can't slide the old JLO engine out and
simply replace it with the Cuyuna. To mount
the Cuyuna you need the engine mounting kit,
NSN 2805-01-357-6566. The kit contains a
new engine mount that takes care of the 1/4-
in mounting offset. It also contains hardware,
wiring and a transformer to manage the
Cuyuna's higher alternator output of 37 VAC.
If the transformer is not installed between the
alternator and the electronic control module,
the high voltage will damage the module.
New engine
won’t
fit in old slot
fit, curs
e you! fit!
I
won’t
fit. You
need a
mounting
kit to make
me fit!
that’s
wrong!
and so
are you!
you’re
nmc!
it says right
here, I’m good
to go even if
my burner is
burnt out!
you’re that
software they’re
trying to sell to
nbc ncos!
g’wan! get
outta here!
I don’t need
you!
I
come with all
the instructions
I need!
607. 54-55 (C)
5/2/03
1:09 PM
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