TM 10-3510-220-10
2-9.
OPERATING PROCEDURES.
a. Automatic washing. The following steps are for operating the washer using
the program timer to control the wash cycle.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
NOTE
Master switch (8, figure 2-21) must be in ON with
Auto/Off/Manual switch (11) in OFF to unlock door.
Push unlock switch (2) on door lock cover and unlock the door.
Load the washer with up to 60 lb. (27.2 kg) of wash. Table 2-3 lists the
weight of specific clothing items.
Check the air tank pressure gage for a pressure of 60 to 90 psi (414 to
580 kPa).
Refer to FM 10-280 for field laundry washing and decontamination
formulas. Select proper formula chart.
With Run/Stop knob (18, figure 2-21) in Stop position and chart with
track assignment to left, insert chart into timer from the right side
until first increment of chart is below hairline start marker (16) on the
face of the program timer. Turn Run/Stop knob (18) to RUN.
NOTE
When washing camouflage clothing, use warm water
and mild detergent.
Do not use chlorine bleach or
starch on camouflage clothing.
Add the proper amount of washing supplies through soap chute (1).
Place Auto/Off/Manual switch (11) in AUTO. Washer will start and run
the formula selected.
When supplies light (6) and audible signal (15) activate add supplies
called for in formula.
At end of formula a supplies signal is called for to alert the operator
that the formula is complete.
(10) At the end of cycle place Auto/Off/Manual switch (11) in OFF.
(11) Push unlock switch (2) on door lock cover and unlock the door.
NOTE
Door lock switch is interlocked with lever switches.
If washing machine still contains water door will not
unlock until washing machine has drained.
This is a
safety feature to protect operator from accidental
scalding.
(12) Transfer laundry to the pre-extraction bin.
b.
Manual washing. The control assembly provides complete manual operation.
The level (9), drain (10), and water toggle switches (12 and 13) are used in
manual mode to obtain desired operation. The following steps are for manual
operation.
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