TM 9-4520-272-14&P
FIELD (UNIT) MAINTENANCE
LARGE CAPACITY FIELD HEATER (LCFH)
BATTERY T-BAR AND HOLD DOWN PLATE ASSEMBLY
INSPECT, REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanics (Item 2, WP 0092
MOS 63J or 52C
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
None required
Heater shut down and cool.
Engine bay access door open.
Main battery switch OFF and handle removed.
INSPECT
Inspect the battery T-bar assemblies (1) and hold down plate (2) to ensure that they are not bent,
corroded, or otherwise damaged in such a way that it would prevent the assemblies from securing the
batteries to the battery mounting tray. Replace if T-bar or plate hold down assemblies are damaged.
REPLACE
1. To replace the battery T-bar assemblies (1) and hold down plate (2) hold down assembly, loosen and
remove the wing nut (3), lock washer (4), and flat washer (5) on both sides of the battery (6).
2. Slide the battery hold down plate (2) off the threaded ends of the T-bar assemblies (1).
3. Remove both T-bar assemblies (1) by disengaging from the lower lip (7) of the battery mounting tray
(8).
4. Install two new T-bar assemblies (1) by engaging in the lower lip (7) of the battery mounting tray (8).
5. Install the battery hold down plate (2) over the threaded ends of the two T-bar assemblies (1).
6. Install the flat washer (5) , lock washer (4), and wing nut (3) on both T-bar assemblies (1) and tighten
securely.
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