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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN
WARRANTY PROGRAM
FOR
MELTER, ASPHALT, SKID MOUNTED,
HOT OIL CIRCULATING, 750 GPH
CHAUSSE MODEL STMD-3000A
CONTRACT NUMBER DAAE07-90-C-1294
Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, DC
18 September 1992
REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENT
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let us know. Mail a letter or your DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to:
Commander, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Command, ATTN: AMSTA-MB, Warren, Ml 48397-5000. A reply will be sent
to you.
1. General. This bulletin provides implementation instructions for the Warranty on the Melter, Asphalt, Skid Mounted,
Hot Oil Circulating, 750 GPH. It contains instructions for obtaining services and/or supplies covered under warranty.
This bulletin also describes methods of processing warranty claims. For additional warranty information on the Melter or
any U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command (TACOM) equipment contact your local Warranty Control office (WARCO)
or TACOM Logistics Assistance Representative (LAR). If your WARCO or TACOM LAR is not available or if additional
information is required, contact TACOM. The number to call is DSN 786-7423, COMMERCIAL (313) 574-7423. The
caller should be prepared to provide: (1) name, (2) DSN and commercial telephone numbers, (3) complete unit
designation, (4) identification of the vehicle to include serial number(s), (5) a brief description of the problem and (6) the
2. Explanation Of Terms.
a. Abuse. The improper use, maintenance, repair or handling of warranted items that may cause the warranty of
those items to become void (for example, not following service intervals, using the vehicle for other than what is
intended).
b. Acceptance. The execution of the Acceptance Block and signing of DD Form 250 (Material Inspection and
Receiving Report), by the authorized Government representative, unless end items are placed in storage in which case
acceptance shall mean date of shipment from storage facility as reflected on DD Form 1149 (Requisition and
Invoice/Shipping Report) or DD Form 1348-1.
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