Procedure column

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BEFORE OPERATION -- Do the (B) PMCS before operating the processor.

DURING OPERATION -- Do the (D) PMCS during the operation of the processor.

AFTER OPERATION -- Do the (A) PMCS after operating the processor.

WEEKLY -- Do the (W) PMCS weekly.

(3) Procedure column. The PROCEDURE column of PMCS table 2-1 shows the

Operator how checks and services are to be performed. Instructions are to be carefully

followed.

(4) Equipment Not Ready/Available If: Procedures. The EQUIPMENT NOT

READY/AVAILABLE IF column of PMCS table 2-1 informs the Operator when the equipment

cannot be used and why it cannot perform the assigned mission requirements, If the

equipment fails to operate as required, refer to chapter 3 for maintenance instructions.

Report any malfunctions on DA Form 2404 (DA PAM 738-750).

NOTE

The terms "ready/available" and "mission

capable" refer to the same status; equipment

is on hand and is able to perform its combat

missions (DA PAM 738-750).

b. Special Instructions. if the processor must be in use most of the time, check

and service those items that can be checked and serviced without stopping its operation.

Make complete checks and services only when the processor is finally shut down.

Deficiency Reporting and Correcting. Should the equipment fail to operate

properly, the Operator reports the problem to Organizational Maintenance for corrective

action. Ail such equipment failures are recorded on DA Form 2404 (DA PAM 738-750).

Equipment Removal. There is no requirement for the Operator to remove the

processor in order to perform the PMCS.

e. Tools, Materials, and Equipment Required for Maintenance. No tools or

equipment are required for Operator Maintenance. The following cleaning materials are

required (appx D):

· Lint-free cloth (item 3, appx E)

· Soft bristle brush (item 2, appx E)

q isopropyl alcohol (item 1, appx E)

q Detergent (item 4, appx E)

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