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2-7. PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT.
Preparation for movement requires the following steps to be performed.
a.
Shutdown unit and disconnect battery cables from terminals.
b.
Check that all fluid caps are secure to prevent any spillage.
c.
Check and secure all access doors and panels in the closed position.
d.
Unit must be tied down to a carrier.
e.
Notify unit maintenance for assistance in preparing unit for administrative storage or shipment.
SECTION IV OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-8. UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENT/WEATHER.
Unusual operating conditions are when the ambient temperature is below 40° F (5° C) or above 100° F (38° C).
a.
Blowing Sand and Dirt. Highly contaminated atmosphere such as blowing sand and dirt places abnormal
load on air cleaners, oil filters and compressor.
(1)
Locate unit in an area as free of blowing sand and dirt as possible.
(2)
Check filters more often and replace as necessary.
(3)
Increase frequency of all maintenance actions.
b.
Cold Weather 40° F (5° C) or below. (See Figure 2-5.)
(1)
Starting Procedure.
WARNING
Operating the unit in a building or any enclosed area without the exhaust gases piped outside
can result in serious illness or death.
(a)
Open hose reel valve (1) and appropriate double discharge valve (2).
(b)
Turn COMPRessor UNLOADER AND IDLE CONTROL knob (3) clockwise until it stops.
(c)
Pull IGNITION-START switch (4) out to first (run) position.
NOTE
Engine water temperature and compressor oil temperature must be at or below normal
readings before resetting relay reset switch.
(d)
Push relay reset switch (5).
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