TM 11-6625-524-14-2
lnterval
B - Before Operation
M-Monthly
A-After Operation
W-weekly
Q-Quarterly
Org.
D-During Operation
Operator
Reference
Item to be Inspected
Procedure
Daily
Item
B
D A
W
M
Q
Number
1
Check for completeness and general
x
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . .
condition.
(Para 4-7).
2
Exterior surfaces . . . .
Check exterior surfaces.
x
Inspect external receptacles for breakage
3
External receptacles
x
and looseness.
4
Inspect glass window for breaks, physical
Meter glass . . . . . . . . .
x
damage, dust, or moisture.
5
During operation, check knobs, controls,
x
Knobs, controls, and
and switches for proper mechanical action.
switches
Be alert for any abnormal indications.
6
Operation . . . . . . . .
x
x
Check for any peculiar odors which would
7
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . .
indicate overheated components.
Inspect cables for cuts, cracked or gouged
x
8
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
jackets, fraying, or kinks.
Inspect all exterior hardware for looseness
x
9
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . .
and damage.
(Para 4-7 and
Inspect equipment for bare spots, rust and
Preservation . . . . . . .
x
10
4-8).
corrosion.
DA Pam 310-4
x
Publications . . . . . . . . .
Inspect manual for completeness and usable
11
condition. Be sure that all changes are on
hand.
DA Pam 310-7
x
MWO's . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check to see that all URGENT MWO'S
12
have been applied and that all NORMAL
MWO'S have been scheduled.
x
Completeness . . . . . . .
Same as item 1.
13
x
Exterior surfaces . . . .
Same as item 2.
14
x
External receptacles.
Same as item 3.
15
x
Preservation . . . . . . . .
Same as item 10.
16
x
Meter glass . . . . . . . .
Same as item 4.
17
x
Same as item 8.
18
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
x
Same as item 6.
19
Operation . . . . . . . . . . .
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4-4. Cleaning
when cleaning; the meter may become
damaged.
Inspect the exterior surfaces of the voltmeter. The
d. Clean the front panel meter, and control
exterior surfaces should be free of dirt, grease, and
knobs; use a soft, clean cloth. If necessary, dampen
fungus.
the cloth with water; mild soap may be used for
a. Remove the dust and other loose dirt with a
more effective cleaning.
clean, soft cloth.
WARNING
The fumes of trichloroethane are toxic.
a. Rustproofing. When the finish on the voltme-
Provide thorough ventilation whenever
ter has become badly scarred or damaged, rust and
used. DO NOT use near an open flame.
corrosion can be prevented by touching up the bare
Trichloroethane is not flammable, but ex-
spots. Use No. 000 sandpaper to clean the surface
posure of the fumes to an open flame con-
down to the bare metal. Obtain a bright, smooth
verts the fumes to highly toxic dangerous
finish.
gases.
b. Painting. Remove rust and corrosion from
b. Remove grease, fungus, and ground-in dirt
metal surfaces by lightly sanding them with fine
from the cases; use a cloth dampened (not wet)
sandpaper. Brush two thin coats of paint on the
with trichloroethane.
bare metal to protect it. Refer to the applicable
c. Remove dirt from plugs and jacks with a brush.
cleaning and refinishing practices specified in TB
CAUTION
43-0118.
Do not press on the meter face (glass)
