TM 9-6150-228-13&P
SECTION II. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND
SERVICES (PMCS)
2.2 INTRODUCTION.
2.2.1
To ensure that the power distribution panel is ready for operation at all times, it must be inspected
systematically so defects may be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage or failure. The
necessary preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) that are to be performed by operator personnel are
listed and described in Table 2-1.
2.2.2
Always observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS appearing in your PMCS table. WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
appear before applicable procedures. You must observe these WARNINGS and CAUTIONS to prevent serious injury to
yourself and others or prevent your equipment from being damaged.
2.2.3
When a check and service procedure is required for both weekly and before intervals, it is not necessary to do
the procedure twice if the equipment is operated during the weekly period.
2.3 OPERATOR PMCS PROCEDURES.
2.3.1 General. To extend the service life and obtain maximum performance of the power distribution panel, the operator
must adhere to the schedule and instructions in Table 2-1.
2.3.2
Explanation of Table Columns.
2.3.2.1
Item Number Column. Numbers in this column are for reference. When completing DA Form 2404
(Equipment inspection and Maintenance Work Sheet), include the item number for the check service indicating a fault.
Item numbers also appear in the order that you must do decks and services for the intervals listed.
2.3.2.2
Interval Column. This column tells you when you must do the procedure in the procedure column. BEFORE
procedures must be done before you operator use the equipment for its intended mission. DURING procedures must be
done during the time you are operating or using the equipment for its intended mission. AFTER procedures must be
done immediately after you have operated or used the equipment.
2.3.2.3
Location, Item to Check/Service Column. This column provides the location and the item to be checked or
serviced. The item location is underlined.
2.3.2.4
Procedure Column. This column gives the procedure you must do to check or service the item listed in the
Check/Service column to know if the equipment is ready available for its intended mission or for operation. You must do
the procedure at the time stated in the interval column.
2.3.2.5
Not Mission Capable If: Column. Information in this column tells you what faults will keep your equipment from
being capable of performing its primary mission. If you make check and service procedures that show faults listed in this
column, do not operate the equiprnent. Follow standard operating procedures for maintaining the equipment or reporting
equipment failure.
NOTE
If the equipment must be kept in continuous operation, do only the procedures that can
be done without disturbing operation. Make complete checks and services when the
equipment is shut down.
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