TM-9-2320-361-34
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MAY 1992
TM-9-2320-361-34 - Page 699 of 764
TM 9-2320-361-34
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17-20. FUEL BURNING PERSONNEL HEATER TESTING
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Preparation
d. Flame Detector Switch Test
b. Flame Detector Switch Test
e. Overheat Switch Test
c. Fuel Control Valve Test
f. Test Equipment Removal
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
REFERENCES
All
TM 9-2320-361-20
TOOLS
TM 9-2320-361-34P
General mechanic’s tool kit
(Appendix B, Item 1)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Fuel burning personnel heater removed
TEST EQUIPMENT
(TM 9-2320-361-20).
Test
stand
Flowmeter
Multimeter (Appendix B, Item 3)
MATERIALS/PARTS
Two
nut-assembled lockwashers
(Appendix F, Item 154)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Do
not perform
procedure in enclosed areas.
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Keep fire extinguisher nearby when working
with open fuel lines.
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Do not perform procedure near open flame,
smoking, or sparking object.
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Allow time for heater to cool before removing from
test eauiDment.
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a.
Preparation
WARNING
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Do not perform this procedure while smoking or within 50 feet of
sparks or open flame. Fuel is flammable and can explode, causing
injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment.
. Exhaust gases can kill. Do not operate personnel heater
in
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1.
Connect heater (6) to test equipment using schematic on next page.
NOTE
Fuel pump, fuel filter, heater, wiring harness, fuel tubing, and
control box must be the same type installed in vehicle.
enclosed
areas. Ensure work area is well-ventilated and exhaust
fumes are directed away from test area.
NOTE
Perform “preparation” subtask before performing any test and
perform “test equipment removal” after each test is complete.
Heater must be tested in same position as mounted on vehicle.
The cargo body, van primary, and van secondary personnel
heaters are tested the same way.
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