TM 5-4220-227-14
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Cont).
B - Before
D - During
A - After
Interval
Item
Item to be Inspected.
Equipment Is Not Ready
No.
B
D
A
Procedure
Available If
8
Absorbent. Check level of absorbent, if low,
Level of absorbent is low or
or crystals are blue, service scrubber assem-
crystals are blue
bly (para. 2-10).
After unit is used for treatment of personnel,
service scrubber assembly (para. 2-10).
9
Reservoir, Heater/Chiller Module. Check the
fluid level of the reservoir. The fluid mixture is
25% propylene glycol, 75% water by volume.
10
Battery, Communicator System. Disconnect
communicator unit from AC power source.
Observe battery low voltage indicator light.
Light will flash when voltage falls to approxi-
mately 10 to 11 volts. If flashing occurs,
battery must be recharged to 12 volts.
11
Clothing and Materials. Wash fire resistant
clothing and materials.
12
Recompression Chamber. Wash inside and
outside of chamber. (Inside only after ex-
tended operations.)
13
Check that Masks are installed or plug is
Oxygen Mask not cleaned.
installed. Clean 02 Masks following use.
Do not use until cleaned.
14
Gages. Inspect for damaged pointers,
Gages damaged or inopera-
cracked lenses, loose tube connections or
tive. Do not operate until
loose wires, loose hardware, plus proper
repaired.
operation and normal readings during
operation.
15
Valves. Inspect for proper operation. Check
Valves damaged or inopera-
for looseness, damage and missing parts.
tive.
Change 1
2-13