Operation in Desert and Tropical Regions

TM 11-6730-235-12

fungus, mites, and mold. Wipe all exposed metal parts

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Operation in Desert and Tropical

with a cloth moistened with Lubricating Oil, General

Regions

Purpose (FED VV-L-800) (FNS 9150-273-2389). Store

a. Desert Regions. Before operating the projector set,

the projector set in a well-ventilated area and air the

remove dust and sand from the exterior surfaces of the

carrying case daily.

projector, roll attachments, and adapter and the interior

2-11. Operation in Maritime, High Altitude, Low

surfaces of the projector case assembly with a soft-

Temperature or Rainy Regions

bristled brush. Remove dust and sand from the lenses

of the projector with a hand blower; then wipe them with

To prevent corrosion from salt-laden air of salt water

a lens tissue moistened with lens cleaner. Cover the

spray and rusting from moisture when the projector set is

projector set components while they are not in use.

stored, wipe all exposed metal parts, wish a cloth

b. Tropical Regions.

moistened with oil (FED VV-L800).

To remove

condensation, allow the projector to warm up to room

CAUTION

temperature (para 2-9) and then wipe with a clean, dry

Keep oil off the lenses, fresnel lens, stage

cloth before using it. When storing the projector set,

glass, and electrical contacts.

cover it with water-repellent material and add desiccant,

Check the projector set daily; remove corrosion,

if available, to absorb moisture.

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