TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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The gas particulate filter and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and

Nuclear (CBRN) mask will not protect against carbon monoxide poisoning.

Failure to comply may result in personnel death or injury.

CAUTION

If black smoke is noticed during any mode of heater operation, shut down heater and

check for airflow obstructions. It is possible frost has built up in the combustion air intake or

that debris has entered into the combustion system. Failure to comply may result in

damage to equipment.

NOTE

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The personnel heater may not start or run above 75°F (23.9°C). Do not attempt to

operate heater if vehicle interior temperature is above this temperature. Heater will

display a fault code if vehicle interior temperature is above 104°F (40°C). The

heater will automatically switch to LO if vehicle interior temperature is above 113°F

(45°C). Heater will not start or shut down if vehicle interior temperature is above

131°F (55°C). Heater will shut down if heater output temperature is above 345°F

(173.9°C).

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The heater can be operated with MASTER switch in OFF position. Operate in this

mode for only short periods of time. The batteries will drain in cold weather.

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The heater burns fuel from the fuel tanks. If during operation a shutdown fault

occurs, the heater will immediately enter the shutdown and purge modes to avoid

operating in an unsafe condition.

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