Inspecting and Servicing Equipment - TM-5-4110-217-140025

TM 5-4110-217-14

bars and is supported by a skid base. First remove the

crate top, then the four side panels. Remove the four

Battery acid pack must be used to fill lead acid storage

bolts securing the uprights to the unit.

Refer to

battery before attempting to start refrigeration unit gas

paragraph 2-5 for installation and setting up instructions.

engine.

2-5. Installation or Setting Up Instructions.

a. Location The refrigeration unit must be mounted

2-3. Inspecting and Servicing Equipment

securely in the refrigerator wall. The evaporator air outlet

a. Inspection

and return must not be restricted by anything inside the

(1) Visually inspect the unit for physical damage.

refrigerator. The condenser must not be restricted by

Make certain all publications and over- pack kit parts are

any type of covers. Adequate space should be provided

on unit and In good condition

at the front and sides of the unit for opening the doors in

(2) Open all doors and inspect for missing or

service or maintenance procedures.

damaged parts Report all discrepancies to the proper

b. Outdoor Installation. Installation consists of

authority.

positioning the unit In the refrigerator wall an' securing

(3) Check engine and compressor for oil leakage.

the unit with four mounting studs on the unit and four

Report any leakage to the proper authority

angles (fig 2-2). Tighten unit to maximum limit of gasket

(4) Check operation of valves, controls and gages

compression provided by wood limit strips.

(5) Use a halide torch over the entire unit to

c. Indoor Installation Same as outdoor.

inspect for refrigerant leakage.

Servicing Refer to para 3-7 for operator preventive

WARNING

maintenance services

Do not operate the gasoline engine

(1) Lubricate the refrigeration unit in accordance

powered refrigeration unit in an

with the current lubrication chart.

enclosed area unless the exhaust

(2) Lift the gasoline filler cap on the gasoline filler

gases are piped to the outside.

bracket Fill tank with 16 gallons of non- leaded or

Inhalation of exhaust fumes will

regular grade gasoline which conforms to Military

result in serious illness or death.

specifications MIL-G-3056 or MIL-F-S572

NOTE

Do not operate engine on gasoline with

an octane rating below 74 (research

method). Fuel with a lower octane rating

will cause detonation. and if operation is

continued under this condition, severe

damage will result cylinder and piston will

be scored, head gasket blown out,

bearings will be damaged, etc

(3) Remove oil level gage from engine crankcase

Fill crankcase with 3 quarts engine oil in accordance

with current lubrication chart

(4) Check and service engine carburetor air

cleaner. Remove wing nut attaching air cleaner to air

cleaner bracket assembly. Remove air cleaner cover

and filtering element Fill air cleaner bowl to oil level line

in accordance with current lubrication chart. Install filter

element and cover and secure with wing nut.

2-4. Installation of Separately Packed Components.

NOTE

Use electrolyte with a specific gravity of

1280. Do not use tropical electrolyte,

Figure 2-2. Installation Diagram

which will reduce battery reserve

capacity

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