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Section III. UNIT LEVEL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
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General
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Service Interval
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Reporting Repairs
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General PMCS Procedures
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Specific PMCS Procedures
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GENERAL.
To ensure that the CAPITANO-PD Reciprocating Compressor Unit is ready for operation at all times, It must be inspected
on a regular basis so that defects may be found before they result in serious damage, equipment failure, or injury to
personnel. This section contains systematic Instructions on inspections, adjustments, and corrections to be performed by
unit maintenance.
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SERVICE INTERVALS.
a.
perform PMCS, found in Table 4-1, at the following intervals:
(1) Perform Monthly (M) PMCS once every month.
(2) Perform Biannually (B) PMCS twice each year.
(3) Perform Annual (A) PMCS once each year.
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REPORTING REPAIRS.
Report all defects and corrective actions on DA Form 2404. If a serious problem is found, report It to your supervisor
immediately.
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GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES.
WARNING
DRY CLEANING SOLVENT P-D-680 IS TOXIC AND FLAMMABLE. ALWAYS WEAR
PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVES, AND USE ONLY IN A WELL-VENTILATED
AREA. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHES AND DO NOT
BREATHE VAPORS. DO NOT USE NEAR OPEN FLAME OR EXCESSIVE HEAT.
THE SOLVENT'S FLASH POINT IS 1 00°F-1 30°F (38°C-590C). IF YOU BECOME
DIZZY WHILE USING CLEANING SOLVENT IMMEDIATELY GET FRESH AIR AND
MEDICAL HELP. IF SOLVENT CONTACTS EYES, IMMEDIATELY WASH YOUR
EYES AND GET MEDICAL AID.
DO NOT USE DRY CLEANING SOLVENT P-D-680 ON ANY DIVING LIFE SUPPORT
AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS. ONLY USE THE CLEANING AGENTS SPECIFIED IN
CHAPTER 4, SECTION VII FOR CLEANING DIVING LIFE SUPPORT AIR SYSTEM
COMPONENTS. USE OF UNAUTHORIZED CLEANING AGENTS COULD RESULT IN
PERSONNEL INJURY OR DEATH.
a.
Keep equipment clean. Dirt, oil and debris may cover up a serious problem. Clean as you work and as
needed. Use dry cleaning solvent (Item 22, Appendix E) on all metal surfaces. Use soap and water on rubber, plastic,
and painted surfaces.
b.
While performing PMCS, inspect the following components:
(1) Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Ensure that they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. Tighten any that are
loose.
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