Section VIII. MAINTENANCE OF BODY ENCLOSURE COMPONENTS
a. Removal. Remove the two ladders from their
T h e enclosure components include a large,
stowed positions, inside the shop set on both sides
hydraulically-operated door on each side of the
at the rear.
body, that opens to form an extended roof. Two
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
lower doors, on each side, manually open down-
(1) Clean ladders with cleaning solvent and
ward to level position for use as extended floor area
dry thoroughly.
and as work benches. There is a personnel door at
(2) Inspect for damage or defects and replace a
the rear of the body. The entire rear panel assembly
defective ladder.
is latched at the bottom and opens upwards to
c. Installation. Install the utility ladders in their
horizontal position so that the tent frames and
respective stowed positions, as removed. Secure the
enclosure canvas may be used.
two ladders with their retaining straps so they will
remain in place while in transit.
a. Removal. Loosen straps that secure the tent
frames to the roof of the van body and remove the
a. Cleaning and Inspection.Inspect all door seals
frame.
for cracks, tears, deterioration, and water or dust
b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
leakage. Clean seals with soapy water and dry
[1) Clean all parts with cleaning solvent and
thoroughly. Wipe the seals with a silicone com-
dry thoroughly.
pound.
(2) Inspect all parts for bends, cracks, and
b. Testing. If water or dust leakage occurs
other defects.
around seals, darken the interior of the van body to
(3) Weld cracks. If a bent pipe in the tent
test for light leaks. Manipulate the seals to prevent
frame cannot be straightened, cut bent section out
light leakage. Use cellular rubber (sponge) blocks
and weld in a piece of pipe of the same length and
diameter.
under the lip of any seal that has become depressed
c. Installation. Install the tent frames in their
and permits light.
stowed position on top of the van body and secure
with the eight retaining straps.
Section IX. MAINTENANCE OF SIDE LIFTING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
a. Adjustment. Adjust the flow control valve as
Each side of the mobile shop set is raised and
b. Removal. Remove flow control valve (para 4-
lowered by an independent hydraulic pump and
26).
cylinder. Each hydraulic pump supplies oil under
c. Cleaning and Inspection.
pressure to the side lifting cylinder. The cylinder is
(1) Clean all parts in cleaning solvent and dry
lowered by releasing the control valve lever on the
thoroughly.
hydraulic pump. A flow control valve in the system
(2) Inspect for damage or defects and replace a
provides a metered flow rate and controls the
defective flow control valve.
lowering speed of the cylinder when the control
d. Installation. Install the flow control valve.
valve lever is placed in the open or return position.