TM 5-3895-370-14&P
Table 3-2. Operator Troubleshooting Procedures - CONT.
Malfunction
Test or inspection
Corrective action
HAND SPRAY WAND (CONT)
HAND SPRAY WAND WILL NOT SPRAY WHEN VALVES ARE OPENED (CONT).
Step 5. Inspect hand spray wand hose assembly for blockage by bituminous material.
If hose assembly is blocked, heat hose with portable torch and remove blockage (para 2-25).
If hose assembly is not blocked, notify unit maintenance.
PORTABLE TORCH ASSEMBLY
1.
PORTABLE TORCH WILL NOT EMIT STEADY STREAM OF JP-8.
Step 1. Ensure that torch tank is full (para 2-25).
If torch tank is not full, fill tank with JP-8 (para 2-25).
If torch tank is full, go to step 2.
Step 2. Ensure that torch tank is pressurized 35 to 40 psi (241 - 276 kPa) (para 2-25).
If torch tank is not pressurized adequately, pressurized tank 35 to 40 psi (241 276 kPa) (para
2-25).
If torch tank is pressurized, go to step 3.
Step 3. Inspect nozzle, inside torch pan, for blockage (para 2-25).
If nozzle is blocked, clean nozzle with torch pick provided with portable torch assembly (para
2-25).
If nozzle is not blocked, notify unit maintenance of the malfunction.
2.
PORTABLE TORCH DIFFICULT TO IGNITE.
Step 1. Ensure that wick is thoroughly soaked with JP-8 (para 2-25).
If wick is not thoroughly soaked with JP-8, soak wick before attempting to ignite (para 2-25).
If wick is soaked, go to step 2.
Step 2. Ensure that wick is not blocking air vent in torch pan (para 2-25).
If wick is blocking air vent in torch pan, re-position wick before attempting to ignite (para 2-25).
If wick is not blocking air vent, notify unit maintenance.
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