CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION - TM-11-6140-224-13-P0008

TM 11-6140-224-13&P

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1. Scope

This manual covers the specific data, maintenance and repair instructions, installation, operation and testing of Battery,

Storage BB-542/U (Nickel-Cadmium Sealed) (see fig. 1-1). It is a sealed, fast charge storage battery which provides a 24

volt, direct current (dc) power source. The BB-542/U is used to supply operating power for various electronic equipments

by itself or in conjunction with the G-76/G hand-cranked generator.

1-2. Consolidated Index of Army Publications and Blank Forms

Refer to the latest issue of DA PAM 310-1 to determine whether there are new editions, changes, or additional publications

pertaining to the equipment.

1-3. Maintenance Forms, Records, and Reports

Reports of Maintenance and Unsatisfactory Equipment. Department of the Army forms and procedures used for

equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738-750, as contained in Maintenance Management Update.

Report of Packaging and Handling Deficiencies. Fill out and forward SF 364 (Report of Discrepancy (ROD)) as

prescribed in AR 735-11-2/DLAR 4140.55/NAVMATINST 4355.73A/AFR400-54/MCO4430.3F.

Discrepancy in Shipment Report (DISREP) (SF 361). Fill out and forward Discrepancy in Shipment Report

(DISREP) (SF 361) as prescribed in AR 55-38/NAVSUPINST 4610.33C'AFR 75-18/MCO P4610.19D/ DLAR4500.15

1-4. Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR)

If your BB-542/U needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can tell us what

you don't like about your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the design. Put it on an SF 368 (Quality Deficiency

Report). Mail it to Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-ME-

MP, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5007. We'll send you a reply.

1-5. Administrative Storage

Administrative Storage of equipment issued to and used by Army activities will have preventive maintenance performed in

accordance with the PMCS charts before storing. When removing the equipment from administrative storage, the PMCS

should be performed to assure operational readiness. Disassembly and repacking of equipment for shipment or limited

storage are covered in paragraph 5-6.

1-6. Destruction of Army Electronics Materiel

Destruction of Army electronics materiel to prevent enemy use shall be in accordance with TM 750-244-2.

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