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TM 55-8145-221-14&P
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REFRIGERATED CONTAINER SYSTEM
PMCS, INCLUDING LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS – Continued
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INTRODUCTION – Continued.
It is necessary to know how fluid leakage affects the status of the Refrigerated Container System. The following are
definitions of the classes of leakage an operator or crew member needs to know to be able to determine the condition of the
leak. Learn and then be familiar with them and REMEMBER - WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR.
Leakage Definitions for Crew/Operator PMCS.
CLASS I - Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to form drops.
CLASS II - Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops but not enough to cause drops to drip from item being checked.
CLASS III - Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the item being checked.
INSPECTION.
Look for signs of a problem or trouble. Senses help here. You can feel, smell, hear, or see many problems. Be alert when
operating the Refrigerated Container System.
Inspect to see if items are in good condition. Are they correctly assembled, stowed, and secured; excessively worn, leaking,
corroded, or properly lubricated? Correct any problems found or notify Unit Maintenance.
There are some common items to check all over the Refrigerated Container System. These include the following:
1.
Check bolts, clamps, nuts, and screws for looseness. Look for chipped paint, bare metal, rust, or corrosion around bolt
and screw heads and nuts. Tighten them when you find them loose. If tools are not available, notify Unit Maintenance.
2.
Welds: Many items on the Refrigerated Container System are welded. To check these welds, look for chipped paint,
rust, corrosion, or gaps. When these conditions exist, notify Unit Maintenance on DA Form 2404.
3.
Electrical wires, connectors, and harnesses: Tighten loose connectors. Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare
wires, and broken connectors. If any are found, notify Unit Maintenance.
4.
Hoses and fluid lines: Look for wear, damage and leaks, and make sure clamps and fittings are tight. Wet spots mean
a leak. A stain by a fitting or connector can also mean a leak. When you find a leak, notify Unit Maintenance.
LUBRICATION SERVICE INTERVALS – NORMAL CONDITIONS.
For safer, more trouble free operations, make sure that the Refrigerated Container System is serviced when it needs it.
LUBRICATION SERVICE INTERVALS – UNUSUAL CONDITIONS.
The Refrigerated Container System will require extra service and care when you operate under unusual conditions. High or
low temperatures, long periods of hard use, or continued use in sand, water, mud, or snow will break down the lubricant,
requiring you to add or change lubricant more often.
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION.
CAUTION
Follow all cleaning and lubricating instructions carefully. Failure to do so can result in
damage to equipment.
Refer to TM 9-6115-642-10 for generator set cleaning and lubrication.
Refer to TM 9-4110-285-13 for refrigeration unit cleaning and lubrication.
Expose canvas covers and tarpaulins to fresh air during semiannual service. Reduce interval as required in a rainy climate.
Do not stow canvas items wet.
END OF WORK PACKAGE.
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