OPERATION OF CARGO BODY ARCTIC KIT

TM 9-2320-386-10

2-45. OPERATION OF CARGO BODY ARCTIC KIT

a. General. The cargo body arctic kit is installed to permit cargo and troop

transport in temperatures -25F (-32C) or below. The kit includes a body heater,

insulated body enclosure, lighting system, and a speaking tube.

b. Operation of Body Heater.

(1) General. The body heater provides heat to warm the cargo body. On

M35A3 cargo vehicles, body heater may be either a swingfire heater or a multifuel

heater. M35A3C cargo vehicles with dropsides may only use multifuel heater.

NOTE

Step 2 applies to vehicles equipped with multifuel heater only.

(2) Open fuel tank shutoff valve (1) by turning counterclockwise.

NOTE

Step 3 applies to vehicles equipped with swingfire heater only.

Swingfire heater should be in operation before performing step 3.

(3) Remove lockpin (2) and open door (3). Install swingfire heater and adjust

fuel regulator knob as necessary (para. 2-48). Close door (3) and install lockpin (2).