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1-6. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATION (EIR).
If your rotary air compressor needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can
tell us what you don't like about your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the design or performance. Put it on an
SF 368 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command,
ATTN: AMSAT-I-MDO, 4300 Goodfellow Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63120-1798. We will send you a reply.
1-7. WARRANTY INFORMATION.
The Model 16MS125 Rotary Air, Diesel Engine Driven Compressor is warranted for a period of one year from date of
shipment. The warranty starts on the date found in block 23, DA Form 2408-9 in the log book. Report all defects to your
supervisor, who will take appropriate action.
1-8. SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING.
No special safety, care or handling procedures are required for this equipment.
1-9. CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC).
Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army material is a continuing concern. It is important that any corrosion
problems with this item be reported so that the problem can be corrected and improvements can be made to prevent the
problem in future items.
a.
While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, it can also include deterioration of other materials,
such as rubber and plastic. Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of the materials may be a corrosion
problem.
b.
If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported using Standard Form 368, Product Quality Deficiency
Report. Use key words such as "rust," "deterioration," "corrosion," or "cracking" will ensure that the information is
identified as a CPC problem. The form should be submitted to the address specified in DA Pam 738-750.
SECTION II EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1-10. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
a.
Characteristics. The unit is self contained, consisting of a diesel engine driving a sliding blade rotary air
compressor. The air compressor and engine are enclosed in a sheet metal cabinet with access doors provided for the
front panel controls and major internal components.
b.
Capabilities. The unit produces compressed air at the rate of 125 cubic feet per minute (cfm) at 100 pounds per
square inch (psi). The unit is capable of continuous operation under normal conditions for a period of eight hours without
refueling.
c.
Features. The unit is mounted on skids and can be dragged into position. Fork lift channels and lifting eyes are
provided on the skids if it is necessary to lift the unit. The air discharge line is equipped with two individually controlled
service outlets with 3/4 inch hose couplings. The unit is equipped with safety devices that automatically stop the fuel
supply to the engine if a fault occurs.
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