TM 11 -6625- 539- 14- 3
4 -7. Cleaning
when cleaning; the meter may
become damaged.
Inspect the exterior surface of the test set.
The exterior surface should be free of dirt,
d. Clean the front panel, meter, and
grease, and fungus.
control knobs; use a soft, clean cloth. If
a. Remove dust and other loose dirt with
necessary, damp-en the cloth with water;
a clean, soft cloth.
mild soap may be used for more effective
WARNING
cleaning.
Degreasing Solvent MIL-PRF- 680 is
combustible and toxic to eyes, skin,
4 -8. Rust proofing and Painting
and
respiratory
tract,
Wear
R u s t p r o o f i n g. W hen the finish on the
a.
protective gloves and goggles/face
test set has become badly scarred or
shield. Avoid repeated or prolonged
damaged, rust and corrosion can be
contact. Use only in well-ventilated
prevented by touching up the bare spots. Use
areas (or use approved respirator as
No. 000 sandpaper to clean the surface down
determined by local safety/industrial
to the bare metal. Obtain a bright, smooth
hygiene personnel).
Keep away
finish.
from open flames or other sources of
ignition.
P a i n t i n g . Remove rust and corrosion
b.
from metal surfaces by lightly sanding them
b. Remove grease, fungus, and ground- in
with fine sandpaper. Brush two thin coats of
dirt from the cases; hand wipe using MIL-
paint on the bare metal to protect it. Refer to
PRF- 680.
the applicable cleaning and refinishing
practices specified in TB 43-0118.
c. Remove dirt from plugs and jacks with a
brush.
CAUTION
Do not press on the meter face (glass)
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