CHAPTER 4 ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TM 32-5895-248-14&P

CHAPTER 4

O R G A N I Z A T I O N A L MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL

4 - 1 U N P A C K I N G . Packaging of the central is limited to

nomenclature plate. Check to see whether the MWO num-

applying a waterproof, self-adhesive tape around all open-

ber (if any) and appropriate notations concerning the

ings. Remove all tape from around the openings and open

modification have been entered in the equipment manual.

the shelter to air it out. Refer to technical manuals covering

additional equipment for unpacking.

NOTE

4-2 INSPECTING UNPACKED EQUIPMENT.

Current MWO's applicable to the equipment are

listed in DA Pam 310-7.

a. Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during

INSTALLATION.

4-3

s h i p m e n t . If the equipment has been damaged, report the

damage on DD Form 6.

b. See that the equipment is complete as listed on the

a. Tools Required for Installation. A l l c o m p o n e n t s

packing dip. If a packing slip is not available, check the

c o m p r i s i n g the central are installed or fitted for mobility

tiedown. No installation tools are required. For tools

e q u i p m e n t against the table of components (table 1-3).

R e p o r t all discrepancies in accordance with TM 38-750.

needed to install the shelter on vehicles, refer to the tech-

Shortage of a minor assembly or part that does not affect

nical manual for Shelter, Electrical Equipment S-389,

p r o p e r functioning of the equipment should not prevent

T M 32-5410-217-14&P.

use of the equipment.

b. Installation and Connections. Installation of the

c. I f t h e e q u i p m e n t h a s b e e n u s e d o r r e c o n d i t i o n e d ,

c e n t r a l is limited to ground or vehicular mounting and

s e e whether it has been changed by a modification work

c o n n e c t i n g the additional equipment required for opera-

o r d e r (MWO). If the equipment has been modified, the

t i o n . Refer to TM 32-5410-217-14&P for shelter installa-

MWO number will appear on the shelter exterior near the

tion, cabling, and connections.

Section II. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

4 - 4 SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. There are no

4-5 REPAIR PARTS. Repair parts, including depot level

s p e c i a l tools or equipment required for maintenance of

p a r t s , are listed and illustrated in the repair parts and

the central.

special tools list contained in appendix E of this manual.

Section Ill. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

b. Defects that cannot be corrected must be reported

4 - 6 G E N E R A L . Organizational maintenance consists of

t o higher category maintenance personnel. Records and

h i g h e r category preventive maintenance and replacement

reports of repair and preventive maintenance must be made

o f authorized repair parts. Organizational maintenance is

in accordance with procedures given in TM 38-750.

performed on a monthly and quarterly basis.

NOTE

a. The PMCS provided in table 4-1 outlines inspections

to be made at the indicated intervals. They are designed

All operator's and organizational checks are to

t o help maintain equipment in combat serviceable condi-

b e performed at initial installation and when

tion. They indicate what items are to be checked and how

the equipment is reinstalled after removal.

they should be checked.