PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-722

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 722

JANUARY 2013
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-722 - Page 22 of 33
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Dear Editor,
Through my work with the standard automotive tool set (SATS), I’ve come
up with a few suggestions that will help other units keep SATS at it:
Moisture Defense
Where moisture is left standing, corrosion will soon follow. Corrosion can
eventually ruin tools, so you want to fight moisture buildup. The vapor capsules
that hang in the van help absorb moisture, but they need to be changed at
least yearly
-more often in humid areas. If you’re operating in humid areas, it’s
a good idea to add extra vapor capsules, too. NSN 6850-01-590-1676
gets four capsules.
At least monthly (weekly if it’s humid), open all the tool drawers and check
for moisture. If you find any, wipe everything dry.
Hidden A/C Circuit Breaker
Power surges can trip the circuit breakers for the SATS air conditioner and
then you have no A/C. But many repairmen don’t realize that often the first
circuit breaker that trips is behind the A/C inlet panel. Remove the panel’s four
screws and check the circuit breaker before you call in the A/C repairman.
The TM for the A/C is TM 5-4120-386-14 and it’s on the ETM site:
Experienced Drivers Only
Because SATS is top-heavy, it can be more difficult to handle than many
other Army trailers. You don’t want rookie drivers driving SATS. SATS requires
the skill of an experienced driver.
When dealing with high winds, units might want to consider using a heavier
truck, like the HEMTT, for towing SATS. The LMTV is light enough that it can
have trouble dealing with strong gusts of wind knocking SATS around.
Hats Off
to SATS
Tips!
hey! I
need an
experienced
driver!!
Change vapor capsules at least yearly—
more often in humid areas
Open all
drawers
at least
monthly
and
check for
moisture
If moisture is a big problem,
add more capsules
wE’ve got some
great tips
from
SGT Smith to hElP
keep your SATS in
tip-top
shape!
thanks, HalF-MasT!
I’ve bEen WoRried
about moisture,
inexperienced drivers
and whatnoT.
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