TM 5-4130-234-13&P
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL
sledge or any other heavy implement, damage all vital
1-1.
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.
1-2.
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
1-3.
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.
1-6.
Administrative Storage
1-4.
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
1-5.
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
1-7.
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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