TB 9-6115-643-13
This task covers:
a. Inspect
c. Replace
b. Remove
d. Install
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Conditions
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's
Reference
(item 1, appendix B)
Generator shut down, TM 9-6115-643-10, Paragraph 2-9.2
Heater shut off, Paragraph 2-4.1c.
Materials/Parts
Sealant
(item 1, appendix F)
INSPECTION
Inspection is limited to visual inspection of components. Check for cuts, air leaks, and crushed hoses.
REMOVAL
WARNING
Muffler and flex hoses get hot. Allow them to cool before touching
them to avoid burn injury.
1.
Loosen screw clamp (7), Figure 4-26, to remove air inlet hose (1) from heater (6).
2.
Loosen screw clamp (4) to remove air exhaust hose (3) and elbow (5) from heater (6).
3.
Remove RTV and air exhaust hose (3) and clamp (2).
REPLACEMENT
1.
Perform steps 1 thru 3 of removal.
2.
Perform steps 1 thru 3 of installation, substituting new air inlet and exhaust hose for the defective one.
INSTALLATION
1.
Attach elbow (5), using RTV, to heater exhaust port. Attach air exhaust hose (3) to elbow (5) with
screw clamp (4).
2.
Install exhaust hose (3) through clamp (2) and secure. Guide exhaust hose (3) through hole in bulkhead and secure
with RTV.
3.
Attach air inlet hose (1) to heater (6) with screw clamp (7).
