Chapter 2. OPERATION - TM-11-6625-564-120029

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CHAPTER 2

OPERATION

Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT

2-1. Unpacking

from their respective clips on the module extender

mounting tray (MK-731/ARC-5lX). Remove the

a. Packaging Data. All components of the

rigid module extender with a T-wrench from the

maintenance kit are contained in the transit case.

toolkit. Remove the alignment fixtures and the

When packed for shipment, the air vent on the

locking block from the mounting tray by loosening

transit case is opened, and the maintenance kit is

four retaining screws on each.

placed in a moisture-dust-proof barrier bag, 17 by

(7) Remove the radio set simulator mounting

17 by 23 inches. After the free air is removed and

tray from the access door by loosening four

the bag is sealed, the maintenance kit is placed on

retaining screws.

four polystyrene corner blocks that are in the four

(8) Unlock the access door by sliding the two

bottom corners of a tri-ply fiberboard box. Four

slide-lock fasteners. Lift the door.

more corner blocks are then placed on the top four

(9) Remove the technical manuals, cables,

corners of the maintenance kit. The box is then

cable adapters, dummy load (MK-731A/ARC-51X),

closed and taped shut. The box is 19 by 19 by 25

and toolkit from the storage spaces.

inches, the corner blocks are 6 by 6 by 6 inches with

cutouts of 4 by 4 by 4 inches, the total weight is 81

2-2. Checking Unpacked Equipment

pounds, and the volume is 5.2 cubic feet. A

a. Inspect the equipment for damage during

typical-shipping box and its contents are shown in

shipment. If the equipment has been damaged,

figure 2-1.

refer to paragraph 1-3.

b. Removing Contents.

b. Check the equipment against the packing list.

(1) Use a knife to cut the tape on the box. Open

If no packing list accompanies the equipment,

the four flaps.

refer to paragraphs 1-5.1 and 1-6, and report any

(2) Remove the four corner blocks from the top

overages or shortages on DD Form 6.

of the box. Remove the bag and its contents. Tear

c. If the equipment has been used or recon-

the bag away from the maintenance kit.

ditioned, see whether it has been changed by a

(3) Disengage the four twist-lock clamps and

modification work order (MWO). If modified, an

open the transit case.

MWO number will appear on the front panel near

(4) Remove the radio set simulator by loosen-

the nomenclature plate. Check to see whether the

ing four retaining screws.

MWO number and appropriate notations concern-

(5) Remove the test unit by removing four

ing the modification have been annotated in this

redheaded screws.

manual.

(6) Remove the rigid module extender mount-

Note: Current MWO's applicable to the equipment are listed

ing tray by loosening four retaining screws.

in DA Pamphlet 310-4.

Remove the antenna, dummy load, and air pump

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