TM 9-2320-260-34-2
17-21. PERSONNEL HEATER BURNER MAINTENANCE (Contd)
b. Disassembly
NOTE
Perform steps 1 and 2 for early model heaters.
1.
Remove three nuts (3), lockwashers (2), and burner plate (4) from burner cup (1). Discard
lockwashers (2).
2.
Remove screw (11), fuel vaporizer shield (10), washer (9), fiber washer (8), fuel vaporizer (7), fiber
washer (6), and wick (5) from burner plate (4). Discard fiber washers (6) and (8) and wick (5).
NOTE
Perform steps 3 and 4 for late model heaters.
3.
Remove three nuts (13), screws (12), and burner plate (4) from burner cup (1).
4.
Remove screw (11), fuel vaporizer shield (10), washer (9), fiber washer (8), fuel vaporizer (7),
retaining washer (15), two-fiber washers (14), and wick (5) from burner plate (4). Discard fiber
washers (8) and (14) and wick (5).
c. Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
q
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
q Compressed air source will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). When
cleaning with compressed air, eyeshields must be worn. Failure
to wear eyeshields may result in injury to personnel.
q Eye protection is required when using wire brush for cleaning.
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.
1. Using wire brush, remove carbon residue from burner plate (4) and burner cup (1). Wipe clean with
drycleaning solvent and rag. Dry with compressed air.
2. Inspect burner plate (4) and burner cups (1) for bends, cracks and scores. Replace burner plate (4)
or burner cup (1) if bent, cracked, or scored.
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