TM 5-4310-277-14
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL
(a) Two 1/2-pound (0.225 kg) charges on
1-1. Scope
compressor crankcase.
This manual is for your use in operating and maintaining
(b) One 1/2-pound charge between engine
the reciprocating air- compressor; Champion Pneumatic
block and air intake pipe.
Machinery Company
Models
BGR-5M-1
and
HGR5-8M-1.
(c) One 1/2-pound charge on engine block
assembly.
(d) One 1/2-pound charge beneath com-
Maintenance forms and records that you are required to
pressor and engine platform (Model BGR-5M-1).
use are as follows:
(e) One 1/2-pound charge beneath air tank
a. DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and
(Model BGR-5M-1).
Maintenance Worksheet).
(f) One 1/2-pound charge beneath receiver
b. DA Form 2407 (Maintenance Request Used for
tank mounting platform (Model HGR5-8M-1 and
Requesting Support Maintenance).
HGR5-8M-6).
c. DA Form 2407-1 (Continuation Sheet Used for
Requesting Support Maintenance).
the heaviest practicable weapons available.
d. For further information, refer to DA PAM
d. Other Demolition Methods.
738-750. The Army Maintenance Management System
(1) Scattering and concealment. Remove all
(TAMMS).
easily accessible parts such as air cleaners, air hose
assembly, draincock, globe valve, and safety valves. Scatter
them in foliage, bury them in dirt or sand, or throw them in a
lake, stream, well, or other body of water.
This equipment is not covered by an ESC.
(2) Burning. Pack rags, clothing or canvas
1-4. Destruction of Army Materiel to
around the air compressor. Pour gasoline, oil, or diesel fuel
Prevent Enemy Use
over this material and ignite.
Totally submerge the air
(3) Submersion.
Refer to the below listed instructions on the destruction
compressor in a body of water to provide water damage and
of the reciprocating air compressors to prevent enemy use
and to TM 750-244-3.
concealment. Salt water will do greater damage than fresh
water.
a. General. When capture or abandonment of the air
compressor to an enemy is imminent, the responsible unit
commander must make the decision either to destroy the
a. Placement of equipment in Administrative
equipment or render it inoper-ative. Based on this decision,
Storage should be for short periods of time when a shortage
orders are issued which cover the desired extent of
of maintenance effort exists. Items should be in mission
destruction. Whatever method of demolition is employed, it
readiness within 24 hours or within the time factors as
is es-sential to destroy the same vital parts of all the air
determined by the directing authority. During the storage
compressors' and all corresponding repair parts.
period, appropriate maintenance records will be kept.
b. Demolition to Render the Equipment
b. Before placing equipment in Administrative
Storage, current maintenance services and equipment
other heavy tools to damage the engine, air cleaner, hose
serviceable criteria (ESC) evaluations should be completed,
gage, cylinder block, air tubing, inter-cooler and aftercooler
shortcomings and deficiencies should be corrected and all
manifolds, drive belts, and valves.
modification work orders (MWOs) should be applied.
c. Demolition by Explosives or Weapons Fire.
c. Storage site selection. Inside storage is preferred
for items selected for Administrative Storage. If inside
detonate them simultaneously with a deto-nating cord and
storage is not available, trucks, vans, conex containers and
suitable detonator.
other containers may be used.
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