TM 11-5820-922-40-1
SECTION II
CLEANING AND EXAMINATION
CAUTION
GENERAL.
Certain solvents will damage
3-41.
This section contains general
insulation. Do not use sol-
information for the cleaning and
vents chemically similar to
inspection of the amplifier-converter.
"Chlorothene" or "Glyptal" to
The term "cleaning" means all those proc-
clean module connectors. Use
esses by which dirt or contaminants are
only denatured alcohol for
removed from the equipment without caus-
this purpose.
ing damage to the equipment or danger to
personnel. The term "examination" means
all those processes by which the equip-
EXTERNAL. Clean the exterior of
ment is compared or measured against an
the amplifier-converter by using an
acceptable standard for cleanliness,
airjet. If accumulated dirt cannot be
mechanical and electrical (electronic)
removed by the airjet alone, use a
condition, serviceability, and perform-
medium-stiff camel's hair or similar
ance capability.
brush to aid the airjet action.
3-44.
An approved solvent or detergent
CLEANING.
may be used to remove grease, oil, or
other contaminants, provided that it is
not allowed to run into the insulated
WARNING
sleeving of cable assemblies and wiring.
All solvents and detergents tend to
When using a compressed
cause binding if allowed to seep into
airjet, use eyeshields.
shaft bearings or other moving parts.
INTERNAL. The interior of the
amplifier-converter and separate
WARNING
disassembled parts may be cleaned by
using one or more of the following
When using solvents, provide
methods:
proper ventilation, avoid pro-
longed contact, and do not
1.
Clean, dry, lint-free cloth.
smoke. Solvents must meet all
2.
Airjet and brush.
pertinent specifications regard-
ing toxicity, flammability, and
CORROSION CONTROL. The following
allergenic effect.
periodic checks and services are
required for prevention and control of
corrosion and fungus of the amplifier-
converter.
CAUTION
1.
Inspect the exterior of the
Compressed air must be clean,
amplifer-converter and each unit for
dry, and at a maximum pressure
corrosion and fungus (particularly
of 28 psi. Do not overlook
around the controls and connectors).
the force of the airjet when
cleaning delicate parts.
