Removal

TM 11-6625-2946-14/TM 08168A-14/1

Table 3-1. Operator/Organizational

Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services-Continued

W-Weekly

B--Before

M--Monthly

Q--Quarterly

Internal

Item

Item to reinspected procedure

Equipment will be reported not ready if:

no.

CONNECTOR%

Immediate corrective action is not possible.

Check front panel receptacles and accessory cable connectors

for bent or corroded pins or damaged locking mechanisms.

CABLES

Check cables for chafed, cracked or frayed insulation, and for

Replacement cables are not immediately available.

damaged connectors.

INTERIOR

Remove case (para 3-6) and inspect chassis and case interior.

Damage that causes equipment failure or reduces equipment

accuracy and reliability is observed,

Remove any dust, moisture or corrosion observed. Inspect

assemblies and components for physical or heat damage.

PUBLICATIONS

Check to ensure that this technical manual complete.

usable, and current.

MODIFICATIONS

An URGENT MWO has not been applied,

Check DA Pam 310-7 and ensure that all applicable MWO's

have been applied. Marine Corps refer to SL1-2. URGENT

MWO'S must be applied immediately. Routine MWO'S

must be scheduled.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIVE FEATURES

Check case, gasket, and air valve for physical damage that

Damage is observed and equipment is to be used in a humid

would permit entry of moisture of foreign materials.

environment.

3-6. Removal

using TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE.

Prolonged breathing of vapor should be avoid-

a. Cover Removal. Loosen the two latch fasteners on

ed. The solvent should not be used near heat or

the front side of the case, raise cover, and slide cover to

open flame; the products of decomposition are

right until separated from case.

toxic and irritating. Since. TRICHLOROTRI-

b. Front Panel Removal. Using a Phillips screwdriver,

FLUOROETHANE dissolves natural oils,

loosen the ten captive screws on the perimeter of the

prolonged contact wit h skin should be avoided.

front panel and lift the front panel from the case.

When necessary, use gloves which the solvent

3-7. Cleaning

cannot penetrate. If the solvent is taken inter-

nally, consult a physician immediately.

Inspect the test set closely for deposits of dust, dirt, or

b. Remove grease, fungus, corrosion, and ground-in

other foreign substances. All surfaces, both external and

dirt from external surfaces with a cloth or soft brush

internal, should be clean and free of foreign matter.

dampened (not wet) with trichlorotrifluoroethane, item

a. Remove dust and loose dirt from the surface of the

6, Appendix E.

case and front panel with a soft, lint-free cloth, item 2,

c. Remove dust or dirt from receptacles, chassis com-

Appendix E.

ponents, or irregular surfaces with a soft brush, item 1,

WARNING

Appendix E.

Adequate ventilation should be provided while

Section

Ill.

TROUBLESHOOTING

3-8.

Troubleshooting

the replacement of physically damaged accessory items,

is restricted to the general support level.

All troubleshooting and repair of the test set, other than

3-2