TM 5-5420-202-20-4
PERSONNEL HEATER REPAIR (Sheet 2 of 8)
Heater Igniter Replacement (Sheet 2 of 4)
5.
Using screwdriver, turn two captive
screws (E) 1/4-turn counterclockwise.
Move electrical inlet connection (F)
aside.
Disconnect white igniter ground lead (G)
(shorter lead).
Disconnect white lead (H) (longer lead)
at igniter control (J).
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Push down on igniter (K). Rotate it
9.
1/8-turn counterclockwise.
10. Lift igniter (K) out of tube (L).
INSPECTION OF IGNITOR WICK:
1.
Using a flashlight, look into igniter tube (L) at wick. The yarn (fiber material) should be
dry, unbroken and white.
2.
If strands of yarn (fiber material) seem thin (less than 1/16 inch thick) or are broken,
notify support maintenance.
3.
If wick is wet, burner is flooded.
4.
If burner is flooded, go to TEST procedures at end of this task.
5.
If burner is not flooded, go on to INSTALLATION.
GO on to Sheet 3
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