TM 5-4220-226-14&P
Table 2-1. Operator's Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - CONT
Item
No
Interval
Location
Item to
check service
Procedure
Not fully
mission capable if:
2
Before
EXTERIOR
Inspect for loose mounting hardware.
Bent tube is defective.
Side Block
Inspect bent tube for dents or other
Valve handles are
Assembly
damage. Check moving parts such as the
difficult to operate.
steady flow and emergency air supply
valve knobs for smooth and proper
operation.
3
Before
EXTERIOR
Close steady flow valve and open
Valve is defective.
One Way Valve
emergency air supply valve. Connect
Assembly
emergency air cylinder whip to emergency
air inlet. Open emergency air cylinder
valve and turn in on dial-a-breath knob
until it stops freeflow. Check for leaks at
the umbilical connection.
4
Before
EXTERIOR
Inspect for loose mounting hardware and
Dial-a-breath knob and
Demand
excessive dents or other damage that
purge button do not
Regulator
would interfere with its function. Check
operate smoothly.
dial-a-breath knob and purge button for
smooth and proper operation.
5
Before
INTERIOR
Inspect the mask for dirt, cracks, or any
Mask is cracked or torn.
Oral-Nasal Mask
signs of deterioration. Ensure the mask is
properly positioned on the demand
regulator mounting nut.
6
Before
INTERIOR
Inspect for proper operation. The nose
Nose clearing device
Nose Clearing
clearing device knob should turn smoothly
does not operate
Device
as well as sliding in and out smoothly.
smoothly.
7
Before
INTERIOR
Inspect for dents, cracks, or any sign of
Port Retainer
damage. Remove any sand or dirt from
the interior of the face port which might
cause scratches when anti-fogging
solution is applied.
8
Before
INTERIOR
Inspect for loose mounting hardware.
Damage restricts air
Muffler Air Train
Check for dents, cracks, bends, or any
flow.
other sign of damage.
9
Before
EXTERIOR
Inspect for cracks, cuts, tears, or any
Damage would interfere
Exhaust
other sign of damage.
with proper operation.
Tube/Whisker
Exhaust
10
Before
EXTERIOR
Inspect for dents, cracks, or any other
Damage interferes with
Exhaust Valve
sign of damage. Remove main exhaust
operation.
Assembly
cover and lubricate valve with silicone
lubricant. Reinstall cover.
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