TM 55-8145-201-14
Table 3-2. Troubleshooting
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
WATER ON FLOOR NOT DRAINING.
Step 1. Check for clogged floor drains.
Clean floor drains.
Step 2. Check for kink in drain hose.
Unkink drain hose.
2.
TEMPERATURE RECORDER NOT RECORDING OR SENSING PROPERLY.
Step 1. Check to determine if recorder is operating.
Wind recorder as required (para. 2-6c).
Step 2. Check to see if pen is marking.
Replace pen if not marking (para 2-6c).
Step 3. Check for proper adjustment of recorder.
Adjust recorder as follows:
a. Make certain the container temperature has stabilized.
b. Open cover of recorder.
c. Loosen setscrew (See Figure 4-9, View B).
d. Turn shaft until pen agrees with test thermometer.
e. Retighten setscrew.
f. Close cover of recorder.
3.
TEMPERATURE INSIDE CONTAINER ABNORMAL.
Step 1. Check for open or unlatched doors.
Close and latch doors.
Step 2. Check for improperly stacked load
NOTE
There must be a free flow of air into and out of evaporator. There must
be one-foot space on top of load and there must be a free flow of air under
and around the load. Refer to TM 5-4110-231-14 for proper operation of
the refrigeration unit. Refer to TM 9-6115-642-10/24 to check for proper
operation of the generator set.
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