TM 10-3510-220-24
Section V. UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING
2 - 1 0 . GE N E R A L.
a. Refer to paragraph 2-11 for troubleshooting procedures of components of the laundry unit.
For troubleshooting the generator and its components, refer to TM 5-6115-585-12, Operator,
Organizational, Manual for Generator Set.
For troubleshooting the trailer assembly, refer to
TM 9-2330-376-14&P.
b. This section contains testing and troubleshooting information for locating and correcting
most of the operating troubles which may develop in your laundry unit.
Each malfunction for an
individual component, unit, or system is followed by a list of test or inspections which will help you
determine corrective action to take. You should perform the test/inspection and corrective actions in
the order listed.
2 - 1 1 . TR O U B L E S H O O T I N G P R O C E D U R E S .
a. The symptom index lists the common malfunctions which you may find during the
operation or maintenance of the laundry unit or its components. Use the symptom index for quick
access to the troubleshooting procedures in table 2-2.
b. This manual cannot list all possible malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or
inspections and corrective actions. If a malfunction is not listed (except where malfunction and cause
are obvious) or is not corrected by listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor.
S Y M P T O M I N D E X
T r o u b l e s h o o t i ng
P r o c e d u r e s
( P a g e)
W A T E R H E A T ER
1. Water heater fails to start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Water heater flame fails during firing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Water heater fuel pressure gage indicates pressure is too low . . . . . . .
4. Water heater fuel pressure gage indicates pressure is too high . . . . . .
5. Water heater fuel pump is noisy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Water heater pressure gage indicates pulsating pressure . . . . . . . . .
7. Water heater fuel pump leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Water heater fuel pump fails to deliver fuel to burner. . . . . . . . . . .
9. Water heater burner fails to ignite or ignition is delayed . . . . . . . . .
10. Water heater blower motor circuit breaker switch continues to trip . . . . .
11. Water heater exhaust gases are smokey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2-14
2-16
2-17
2-17
2-18
2-19
2-20
2-21
2-24
2-25
2-11
