Routine Inspections

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R o u t i n e I n s p e c tions. Use the following information to help identify potential problems before and during

checks and services.

Drycleaning solvent PD-680 is both toxic and flammable. Wear safety goggles and

gloves and use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors and avoid

skin contact. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is

100°F to 138°F (38°C to 59°C). If you become dizzy while using PD-680, get fresh air

immediately and get medical aid. If PD-680 contacts eyes, flush with water and get

medical aid immediately.

Keep it clean. Dirt, grease, and oil get in the way and may cover up a serious problem. Use drycleaning

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solvent PD-680, to clean metal surfaces. Use soap and water to clean rubber or plastic parts and

material.

Bolts, nuts, and screws. Check them all to make sure they're not loose, missing, bent, or broken. Don't

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try to check them all with a tool, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt heads. If you

find one loose, tighten it or report it to unit maintenance.

Welds. Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If a broken weld

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is found, report it to higher level of maintenance.

Electrical wires connectors, terminals and receptacles. Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare

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wires, and loose or broken connectors. Tighten loose connectors and make sure the wires are in good

c o n d i t i o n . Examine terminals and receptacles for serviceability.

Hoses and fluid lines. Look for wear, damage, and leaks. Make sure clamps and fittings are tight. Wet

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spots and stains around a fitting or connector can mean a leak. If a leak comes from a loose connector,

tighten it. If something is broken or worn out, report it to unit maintenance.

b. L e a k a g e

D e f i n i t i o n s . It is necessary for you to know how fluid leakage affects the status of your equipment.

The following are definitions of the types/classes of leakage you need to know to be able to determine the status

of your equipment. Learn and be familiar with them. When in doubt, NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR!

Leakage

Definitions:

Class I

Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great

enough to form drops.

Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops but not enough to cause

Class II

drops to drip from item being checked/inspected.

Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the item being

Class IIl

checked/inspected.

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