TM 10-5411-207-14
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Subject
Section
Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) . . . . . . . I
Operation Under Usual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II
Operation Under Unusual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section I. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
Subject
Para
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 2-1
Purpose of PMCS Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Explanation of Columns . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
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General. To be sure the shelter is always ready for use, it must be inspected at
specific intervals so defects can be located and corrected before they result in serious damage
or failure.
a. Before You Operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform
your before (B) PMCS.
b.
While You Operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform
your during (D) PMCS.
c.
After You Operate. Be sure to perform your after (A) PMCS.
d.
Weekly.
Perform your weekly (W) PMCS.
e.
Once Each Month. Perform your monthly (M) PMCS.
f.
If Your Equipment Fails to Operate. If your equipment does not perform as required,
notify higher level of maintenance.
Report any malfunctions or failures on the proper DA
Form 2404 or refer to DA Pam 738-750.
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Purpose of PMCS Table. The Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services table
lists the inspections required to keep the equipment in good operating condition.
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Explanation of Columns.
a.
Item Number. The item number is to be used as a source number for the TM
number column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet, when
recording PMCS results.
b.
Item to Be Inspected. This column list the components that require inspection.
c.
Procedures. This column lists the faults to check for and procedures to follow.
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