TM-9-2320-361-10

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 1988

  TM-9-2320-361-10 - Page 279 of 392

TM9-2320-361-10
2-59. OPERATION OF SWINGFIRE HEATER (Contd)
d. Operation of
Turboheater.
(1) General.
Swingfire heater is
installed in turhoheater to provide
heated air for cargo body enclosure.
(2)
Open wingnul (3) all the way
counterclockwise.
(3)
Make sure gasket (2) is flat
against body of heater (1).
(4)
Raise catch (9) and open access
door (7).
(5)
NOTE
Make sure swingfire heater is
installed with pump lever
straight up.
Swingfire heater should he in
operation when installed.
Refer to b. oft his para.
Open door (8) (refer to para. 2-51 ) and install swingfire heater (1) in
turboheater (4). Tighten wingnut (3) by turning clockwise.
(6)
Make sure overheating switch (6) is in OPERATION position.
(7)
Close access door (7) and install catch (9).
(8)
Adjust air flow by moving diverters (11).
WARNING
Box assembly will become hot after continued operation. Be
careful when opening acess door. Failure to do this may
result in injury to personnel.
(9)
If swingfire heater (1) suddenly stops and fuel tank is not empty, raise
catch (9), and open access door (7). Do not allow skin to contact box (5) if hot
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