TM 10-5411-206-14
Table 4-1. Troubleshooting.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. WATER IS GETTING INTO SHELTER
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Step 6.
Check condition of weather gaskets on door and emergency exit panel.
Replace deteriorated gaskets (para 4-12).
Check condition of drip cap and drip mold.
Replace defective drip cap (para 4-13) or drip mold (para 4-7).
Inspect shelter walls and ceiling for leaks.
Patch any holes (para 4-20).
Check to see that all exterior wall and ceiling patches are firmly mounted and bonded to
shelter wall.
Apply sealer around edge of patch, or replace patch (para 4-20).
Check to see if louver assembly is installed backwards. Louvers should aim down toward
the outside.
Remove intake louver assembly and reinstall correctly (para 4-15).
Check to see if lifting eye assemblies or towing eye assemblies have pulled
away from shelter corners.
a. Apply sealer to gaps around bracket edges.
b. If replacement is required, notify higher level of maintenance.
2. THERE IS EVIDENCE OF RADIO FREQUENCY/ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
(S-280B/G SHIELDED)
Step 1. Inspect shelter walls, ceiling and floor for holes.
Patch any holes (para 4-20).
Step 2. Check to see that all exterior wall and ceiling patches are firmly mounted and bonded.
Replace poorly mounted patches and replace all temporary tape patches with
permanent aluminum patches (para 4-20).
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