MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) INITIAL SETUP
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Table 1. PMCS Before Procedures. ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO BE CHECKED OR SERVICED PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/ AVAILABLE IF:
Figure 1. Fabric Assembly.
1 Before Fabric Assembly
(Roof, Walls) Check for tears, punctures, rips, and open seams that may have separated in walls, liners, and floor.
Fabric ripped or torn. Separated seams or fabric punctures. Check for ripped or frayed web
straps and missing hardware. Frayed or ripped straps. Missing hardware. Check window components for
proper operation and condition of hook and pile fasteners. If window components are damaged, XXX.
Damaged window components.
Table 1. PMCS Before Procedures – Continued. ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO BE CHECKED OR SERVICED PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/ AVAILABLE IF:
Inspect becket lace loops for
fraying. Missing becket loops.
Check for missing hitch clip pins. Missing hitch clip pins.
2 Before Grommets Check for grommets that are torn
away from or out of material.
Grommets are missing or torn away from material causing fabric to tear.
3 Before Slide Fasteners Check for smooth operation,
missing teeth, and separated seams.
Slide fastener binds, does not open or close, or is torn away from fabric.
4 Before Hook and Pile
Fastener Inspect hook and pile fasteners for proper alignment and cleanliness. Remove dirt by brushing fastener strips.
Fasteners do not hold when pressed together. Strips loose.
5 Before Zippers Check zipper for operation/
movement. Zipper does not move freely.
6 Before Tent Lines Inspect tent lines for cuts or
fraying. Tent lines are cut, frayed, or excessively worn.
7 Before Tent Line Slips Inspect for broken tent line slips. Tent line slips broken or missing.
8 Before Straps Check interior and exterior straps
for fraying or tears. Straps loose or missing.
9 Before Straps, Quick
Disconnect Check interior and exterior quick disconnect strap fasteners for tears, fraying, or broken
hardware.
Straps loose or missing. Quick disconnect fasteners broken.
10 Before Stakes Ensure stakes are in good
Table 1. PMCS Before Procedures – Continued. ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO BE CHECKED OR SERVICED PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/ AVAILABLE IF:
11 Before Transport Bags Check frame and fabric transport
bags and tent pin container for rips, tears, or splitting seams. Check strap assemblies for fraying or missing/broken hardware. Check carrying handles for excessive fraying.
Bags are ripped.
Straps are loose. Missing/broken hardware. Handles ripped.
CARRYING HANDLE
Figure 2. Transport Bags.
FRAME
TRANSPORT BAG
TENT PIN CONTAINTER TRANSPORT BAG
FABRIC TRANSPORT BAG
Figure 3. Frame Components.
UPPER ARCH
QUICK RELEASE PIN
CABLE HEADER HITCH CLIP PIN LOWER ARCH BINDING STRAP ASSEMBLY PURLIN
Table 1. PMCS Before Procedures – Continued. ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO BE CHECKED OR SERVICED PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/ AVAILABLE IF: 12 Before Frame
Components Check condition of upper arch, lower arch, cable header, purlin, and tent threshold.
Arch does not fold, locking tabs on purlin and door sill does not rotate and lock. Look for bends, cracks, or other
damage. Check for free movement.
Ensure quick release pins and hitch clip pins are present and in proper working order.
Inspect binding strap assembly for fraying and presence of buckles.
Frame parts are bent or deformed. Quick release pins and hitch clip pins are missing or broken.
BASE PLATE QUICK RELEASE PIN CABLES ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT BREAKER TOGGLE SWITCH HANDLE
Table 1. PMCS Before Procedures – Continued. ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO BE CHECKED OR SERVICED PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/ AVAILABLE IF:
13 Before Cables Check cable assembly for fraying
and damage to swaged ends. Cable assemblies frayed, damaged or missing.
14 Before Handles Check fittings (handles) for
damage.
Cracked or broken fittings.
15 Before Power Distribution
Box and Power Panel Stand
Check power distribution box for damage such as deformations, loose or missing hardware and corrosion.
Check main panel, circuit
breakers, and toggle switches for free and proper operation.
Circuit breakers and toggle switches do not operate. Check for missing covers and dirt
in electrical receptacles or plugs. Check cables for fraying and all assemblies for signs of shorts.
Covers missing. Cable frayed. Burn marks indicating shorts.
Check power panel stand for security of base plate and foot. Ensure quick release pin is present and in proper condition. Ensure outer and inner tube move freely.
Stand has damaged base plate or foot. Quick release pin is missing or not working.
Tubes do not slide freely.
Figure 5. Convenience Outlets.
Table 1. PMCS Before Procedures – Continued. ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO BE CHECKED OR SERVICED PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/ AVAILABLE IF: 16 Before Convenience
Outlets Check for missing covers and dirt in electrical receptacles or plugs. Check cables for fraying and all assemblies for signs of shorts.
Covers missing. Cable frayed. Burn marks indicating shorts.
COVER
Figure 6. Light Assembly. WARNING
Lethal voltage is present when light set is connected to power source. Disconnect from power source before inspecting or repairing any electrical component. Be careful not to contact electrical connections. Electrical shock or death may result from failure to heed this warning.
Table 1. PMCS Before Procedures – Continued. ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO BE CHECKED OR SERVICED PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/ AVAILABLE IF:
17 Before Light Assembly Check lights for damage to end caps
and plastic cover, missing parts, such as power cords, and presence of fluorescent bulbs.
Parts of light set missing or damaged.
Check cable assemblies for cracks,
breaks, and fraying insulation. Frayed insulation or broken plugs.
18 Before Straps Check straps for tear or fraying. Broken, frayed, or
missing straps.
19 Before Filter Check filter for tears or punctures. Light escapes through
area other than designated opening.
FILTER
STRAP CABLE ASSEMBLY
Figure 7. FIeld Table, Hinges and Braces. Table 1. PMCS Before Procedures – Continued. ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO BE CHECKED OR SERVICED PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/ AVAILABLE IF:
20 Before Field Table Check hinges for smooth operation.
Check for cracks or breaks in hinges and braces.
Table does not fold or open.
Bent or broken hinges or braces.
HINGES
Table 2. PMCS During Procedures. ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO BE CHECKED OR SERVICED PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/ AVAILABLE IF:
Figure 8. Fabric Assembly.
1 During Fabric Assembly
(Roof, Wall) Check for tears, punctures, rips, and seams that may have separated in walls, liners, and floor.
Fabric ripped or torn. Separated seams or fabric punctures.
2 During Grommets Check for grommets that are torn
away from or out of material. Grommets are missing or torn away from material, causing fabric to tear.
3 During Slide Fasteners Check for smooth operation,
missing teeth, and separated seams.
Slide fastener binds, does not open or close, or is torn away from fabric.
4 During Hook and Pile
Fastener Inspect hook and pile fasteners for proper alignment and cleanliness. Remove dirt by brushing fastener strips.
Fasteners do not hold when pressed together. Strips loose.
5 During Tent Lines Inspect tent lines for cuts or fraying.
Check for and tighten loose tent lines.
Tent lines are cut, frayed, or
excessively worn.
6 During Zippers Check for proper operation. Zipper does not
move freely.
7 During Tent Line Slips Inspect for broken tent line slips. Tent line slips broken or missing.
8 During Straps Check interior and exterior straps
Table 2. PMCS During Procedures – Continued. ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO BE CHECKED OR SERVICED
PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/