TM 9-2320-260-34-2
17-25. PERSONNEL HEATER TESTING
THIS TASK COVERS:
e. Blower Motor Test
a. Preparation
f. Overheat Switch Test
b. Ignition Test
g. Test Equipment Removal
c. Flame Detector Switch Test
d. Fuel Control Valve Testing
INITIAL SETUP
REFERENCES
APPLICABLE MODELS
TM 9-2320-260-20
All
TM 9-2320-260-34P-2
TEST EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Flowmeter (Appendix B, Item 146)
Fuel burning personnel heater removed
Multimeter (Appendix B, Item 115)
(TM 9-2320-260-20).
TOOLS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General mechanic's tool kit
q Do not perform procedure in enclosed areas.
(Appendix B, Item 1)
q Keep fire extinguisher nearby when working
Tool kit, electrical (Appendix B, Item 106)
with open fuel lines.
MATERIALS/PARTS
q Do not perform procedure near open flame,
Insulation varnish (Appendix C, Item 17)
smoking, or sparking object.
q Do not handle personnel heater with bare hands,
wear hand protection at all times.
Do not remove heater from test equipment
until cool.
Exhaust gases can kill. Do not perform this task in enclosed
q
areas. Ensure work area is well-ventilated and exhaust fumes
are directed away from test area.
q Do not perform this procedure while smoking or within 50 feet
of sparks or open flame. Fuel is flammable and can explode,
causing injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment.
q Do not handle personnel heater with bare hands, wear hand
protection at all times.
NOTE
q This procedure covers testing of fuel burning personnel heater,
early model 10530B and late model 10530-A24.
q Perform "preparation" subtask before performing any test and
perform "test equipment removal" after each test is complete.
q Heater must be tested in same position as mounted on vehicle.
q The van primary and van secondary personnel heaters are
tested the same.
1. Connect heater (6) to test equipment using schematic on next page.
NOTE
Fuel pump, fuel filter, heater, wiring harness, fuel tubing, and
control box must be the same type installed in vehicle.
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