TM 9-2320-361-10
2-59. OPERATION OF SWINGFIRE HEATER (Contd)
(15)
After heater operation, remove swingfire heater (9), from mixing pipe
(refer to c. of this para.), turboheater (refer to d. of this para.), or water jacket
(refer to e. of this para.) as necessary. Close fuel regulator knob (8) by turning
clockwise.
(16)
After swingfire heater (9) stops,
loosen wingnut (12) by turning counter-
clockwise and remove cover (7).
(17)
Turn diaphragm valve (13) all the
way counterclockwise.
(18)
Install cover (7) and tighten
wingnut (12) by turning clockwise.
c. Operation of Mixing Pipe.
(1) General.
Mixing pipe is installed on swingfire heater to thaw frozen brake
lines, brakedrums, gear parts, tires, and other equip
(2)
Open wingnut (11) all the way
counterclockwise.
(3)
Make sure gasket (10) is flat
against body of swingfire heater (9).
NOTE
Swingfire heater should be in
operation when installed. Refer
to b. of this para.
(4)
Install mixing pipe (14) on
swingfire heater (9) and tighten wingnut
(11) by turning clockwise.
Exhaust gases from mixing pipe can kill. Operate swingfire
heater with mixing pipe in well-ventilated area only. Failure
to do this may result in injury or death to personnel.
(5)
Direct hot air from mixing pipe (14) at equipment to be thawed.
(6)
After equipment is thawed, loosen wingnut (11) by turning
counterclockwise and remove mixing pipe (14).
(7)
Install swingfire heater (9) in turboheater or water jacket, or stow, as
of this para.).
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