Section II: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

Section II.

2-3. GENERAL.

To insure that the air conditioner is ready for operation at all times, it must be inspected

systematically so that defects may be discovered and corrected before they result in serious

damage or failure. The necessary preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS) to be

performed are listed and described in paragraph 2-4. The item numbers indicate the sequence

of minimum inspection requirements.

Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform

a. Before you operate.

your check before (B) PMCS.

While you operate.

Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform your

checkduring (D) PMCS.

Be sure to perform your check after (A) PMCS.

After you operate.

If your equipment fails to operate. Troubleshoot with proper equipment. Report any

deficiencies using the proper forms, see TM 38-750.

Defects discovered during operation of the unit will be noted for future correction to be made

as soon as operation of the unit has ceased. Stop operation immediately if during operation a de-

ficiency is noted which would damage the equipment if operation were continued. All deficiencies

and shortcomings will be recorded, together with the corrective action taken, on DA Form 2404

at the earliest possible opportunity.

DAILY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES.

2-4.

This paragraph contains a tabulated listing of preventative maintenance services which

must be performed by the operator. The item numbers are listed consecutively and indicate

the sequence of minimum requirements. Refer to table 2-1 for the daily preventative mainten-

ance services.

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