Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-5-4130-234-13-P0006

TM 5-4130-234-13&P

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL

sledge or any other heavy implement, damage all vital

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Scope

elements such as controls, switches and valves, electric

This manual is for your use in operating and maintaining

motors and any other major assemblies and components.

the Refrigeration System Service Unit (AiResearch Model

(2) Explosives.

Place a 1/2-pound charge

909228-1-1) manufactured by AiResearch Manufacturing

between the vacuum pump and tank assembly, detonate

Company.

with detonating cord and detonator.

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Maintenance Forms and Records

WARNING

Maintenance forms and records in the (2400 Series) you

Point blank firing at equipment with

are required to use are explained in TM 38-750.

weapons should not be attempted

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Reporting of Errors

unless the safety of all personnel in the

You can improve this manual by calling attention to errors

area is assured.

and by recommending improvements, using DA Form 2028

(Recommended Changes to Publications), or by a letter,

(3) Weapons. Fire on the refrigeration service unit

and mail directly to the Commander, U.S. Army Troop

with the heaviest suitable weapons available.

Support Command, ATTN: AMSTS-MPP, 4300 Goodfellow

b. For additional data on procedures for destruction of

Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63120. A reply will be

equipment to prevent enemy use refer to TM 750-244-3.

furnished directly to you.

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Administrative Storage

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Equipment Serviceable Criteria (ESC)

Preparation, care and removal of equipment in

This equipment is not covered by an ESC.

administrative storage will be in accordance with the

applicable requirements of TM 740-90-1 (Administrative

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Destruction of Army Material to Prevent Enemy

Storage of Equipment).

Use

a. Destruction of Refrigeration Equipment.

(1) Mechanical. Using an axe, nick mattock,

Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

against inclement weather conditions. The cabinet is

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Description

equipped with shock isolator leg pads and tie-down

The Refrigeration System Service unit (figure 1-1) is

provisions for transportation.

contained in a steel cabinet, which is sealed

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