Daily and Weekly Preventive Maintenance.

TM 32-5811-018-14&P

The daily and weekly preventive maintenance checks and services

are listed and described in tables 4-1 and 4-2. Follow the steps in

the order given. Defects discovered during operation will be noted

for corrections to be made as soon as operation has ceased. Stop

operation immediately if a deficiency is noted that would damage the

equipment. Record all defects and the corrective action taken on the

form specified in DA PAM 738-750 (TAMMS).

Daily Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

Procedure

Item

Inspect all exterior cables for kinks and

Cables

stained, cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged

insulation.

NOTE

Report any abnormal conditions to

direct support maintenance personnel.

Make sure exterior surfaces of the unit are

Cleanliness

clean. If necessary, clean exterior

surfaces as follows:

Remove dust and loose dirt with a

clean, soft cloth (item 4, App. D).

Remove dust and dirt from plugs and

jacks with a soft brush (item 3, App.D).

Adequate ventilation should be provided

while using trichlorotrifluoroethane.

Prolonged breathing of vapor should be

avoided. The solvent should not be

used near heat or open flame; the

products of decomposition are toxic and

irritating. Since trichlorotrifluoroe-

thane dissolves natural oils, prolonged

contact with skin should be avoided.

When necessary use heavy duty rubber

gloves (item 8, App. D) that the solvent

cannot penetrate. If the solvent is

taken internally, consult a physician

immediately.

Remove qrease, fungus, and ground-in

dirt using a cloth dampened (not wet)

with trichlorotrifluoroethane (Item