TM 10-4510-206-14
Section IV.
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
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GENERAL
This section tells you how to operate the Bath Unit under severe or unusual
conditions, for example, cold weather or dusty areas.
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OPERATION IN COLD WEATHER
a.
Fill water heater fuel drum after operation to prevent moisture from
collecting.
b.
Check for frozen or ruptured pipes, joints, connections, and hoses
immediately after starting up the Bath Unit.
c.
Take precautions to prevent water hose assemblies, water pump, and
water heater from freezing.
d.
After operation during freezing weather, the Bath Unit must be
completely drained.
Drain cocks must be left open and drain plug removed.
Drain
water from all hoses. Disassemble if necessary.
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OPERATION IN DUSTY CONDITIONS
a.
Keep all fuel containers covered tightly to prevent dust from
contaminating fuel.
Protect water heater and water pump from dust by enclosing
units in a tent or by setting up a windbreak.
b.
During operation, inspect burner electrodes through sight tube glass for
proper spark.
If spark moves up and
electrode gap, notify organizational
down on electrodes instead of firing at
maintenance.
WARNING
If shelter is used during operation, ensure exhaust fumes
are properly vented.
Exhaust fumes are poisonous and
must not be inhaled by personnel.
NOTE
Provide housing or shelter for the water heater when it
is not in use for extended periods of time.
A tarp can
be used to cover the water heater to protect it from bad,
weather.
The same tarp can be arranged as a windbreaker
when the water heater is operated.
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