TM 55-8115-202-14
a. Ensure the container and generator set have been
b. Start the generator set and refrigeration unit
b. Allow sufficient room around the refrigeration
c. Check temperature readings on temperature re-
unit for proper air circulation.
corder and refrigeration unit. The temperature inside
refrigeration unit must change to the selected set point
c. Inspect condenser coils frequently and insure
temperature (set on thermostat).
they are clean.
NOTE
d. Inspect evaporator coils frequently and, if frost
If container doors are to be opened for a long time, be-
becomes 1/8 to 1/2 inch thick before automatic defrosting
sure to shut down refrigeration unit as instructed in
occurs, defrost coil manually (refer to TM 5-4110-231-
TM 5-4110-231-14. Otherwise, heavy sweating and
frosting of the coils and container will occur.
14).
d. Load the container. Refer to MTMS PAM 55-2,
e. If possible, keep refrigeration container out of
sunlight. Shade container with a tarp or similar type
Guidelines for Stuffing Containers, and AMCR 5517,
cover.
Stuffing of MILVAN/SEAVAN Containers.
2-14. Operation in Dusty or Sandy Areas.
NOTE
There must be free flow of air into and out of the
a. Ensure the container and generator set have
evaporator (the cold coils). There must be a one foot
space left at top of load, and there must be a free flow
of air under and around the load.
b. Keep container coil free of sand or foreign
matter.
WARNING
Be sure no one is inside container before closing
c. Periodically check around the control panel gasket
container doors.
on refrigeration unit for wear; replace if necessary.
lubrication points clean and wipe up any lube spilled on
f. Refer to TM 5-4110-231-14 for data that
the unit.
indicates refrigeration unit is operating normally.
e. If possible, provide a shelter for the generator
g. Refer to TM 9-6115-642-10/24 for data that
set. Use available natural barriers to shield the generator
indicates generator set is operating normally
set from blowing dust or sand.
2-12. Operation in Extreme Cold (Below 0F)
f. Wet down dusty and sandy surfaces around the
generator set frequently if water is available.
WARNING
Do not touch cold metal parts with bare hands when
g. Service engine air cleaner assembly frequently
operating under extreme cold conditions. Frostbite
to compensate for intake of additional dust or sand.
can cause permanent injury.
h. Change engine oil and oil filter frequently.
CAUTION
In extremely low temperatures, if doors have been
i. Drain sediment frequently from the fuel/water
open for an extended period of time, the door seals
separator. When servicing the fuel tank, be careful to
become brittle and the doors are difficult to close
prevent dust or sand entering the fuel tank.
without damage. It then becomes necessary to operate
the refrigeration system in the heating mode (above
j.
Store oil and fuel in dust-free containers.
20F) with the doors sufficiently closed to warm the
seals, or they may be heated with an external source of
2-15. Operation Under Rainy or Humid Conditions.
warm air to facilitate closing. Doors should be kept
closed except during loading or unloading to prevent
a. Ensure the container and generator set have
embrittlement damage to the door seals.
2-13. Operation in Extreme Heat.
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