PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-678

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 678

MAY 2009
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-678 - Page 28 of 33
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Sampler help.
If your ACADA
doesn’t seem to recognize the sampler
in the H mode, don’t automatically
assume it’s a problem with the ACADA.
You may need a new sampler. Try
another sampler before troubleshooting
the ACADA. Order a new sampler with
When you store the ACADA,
don’t leave D batteries in the M42
alarm. They can leak and cause
corrosion. When you do PMCS on
the ACADA, look for corrosion in
the battery compartment. Wipe out
corrosion with a cloth.
I
f your unit is returning from SWA, your CBRN equipment will probably need lots
of help getting back in shape. That’s where the chemical/biological equipment repair
team (CBERT) comes in.
CBERT will inspect and repair your M40/M42/M45/M48 masks, M22 ACADAs,
M17 decons, and ICAMs and bring them back to 10/20 standards.
Normally, CBERT plans for brigade-sized missions (2,500 to 4,000 masks), but
they will assist a unit with as few as 1,500 masks. Usually, a team can Fnish a mission
in two weeks. CBERT even performs the repairs on-site, right in the brigade’s own
backyard.
Here’s how to schedule CBERT for your unit:
•
Inventory your CBRN equipment by NSN. CBERT needs an accurate count of
how much of each item you have. That way they can estimate what repair parts will
be needed and how long and how many people the job will take.
•
Contact CBERT. To schedule a visit for BCT-size elements, contact Patrick Hall at
DSN 793-1498, (309) 782-1498, or email:
patrick.hall1
@us.army.mil
All other units should contact Sue Marker at DSN 793-7233, (309) 782-7233, or
email:
susan.marker
@us.army.mil
•
Be ready to provide them your unit name, a POC with phone number and email,
and a time frame for the visit.
CBERT will contact you with further instructions and requirements.
The best time for CBERT to visit is shortly after you return from SWA. The best
time to contact them is 60 to 90 days before you’re scheduled to return home.
Ins and outs of ports.
Remember
to remove the inlet and exhaust caps
before you turn on the ACADA. If you
forget, air can’t circulate through and
the ACADA can’t check for nerve or
blister agent.
Don’t touch the inlet port while the
ACADA is running. The metal part of
the port becomes very hot.
If you lose the inlet or outlet
caps, order more with NSN
CBRN…
CBERT to the Rescue
Check D battery
compartment
for corrosion
Don’t forget to take off caps
Inlet valve gets HOT!
it’s not
me, it’s the
sampler.
he’s
lost
his h.
thank
goodness
you guys
are here.
we really
need help!
that’s
our
job.
let’s get to work on
getting you guys back
in fighting condition.
yeah,
that’s
right…
rub it
in!
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