TM 55-1905-242-14
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
FOR LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED (LCM-8) (ALL VESSELS WITH MOD 2 APPLICATION)
ENGINE ROOM FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, TEST
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required:
Tools and Special Tools:
One Watercraft Engineer, 88L
Tool Kit, Service Refrigeration (Item 8, Table 1,
TEST
1.
Observe the pressure indicated on the FM-200 cylinder pressure gauge.
2.
Note the ambient temperature and determine the cylinder's expected pressure by using the chart below.
3.
Compare the pressure observed in step 1 with the expected pressure determined in step 2. If the cylinder pressure is
lower than expected, notify general support maintenance for repair.
1400
3
70 lb/ft
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
0
40
140
80
160
20
60
180
100
120
Temperature ( O F)
FM-200 PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE DIAGRAM
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