REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

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4-5. REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

a. This section gives the necessary procedures to repair and replace damaged parts on Radiac Set

b. The LOCATION column gives the area of the damaged item.

c. The TASK column tells what item must be repaired.

d. The ACTION coliumn describes the steps to be followed in order to replace and repair the da-

maged item.

4-6. ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

a. Operational Check. Refer to Chapter 2, Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services,

b. Cleaning. To clean the Radiac Set surface, wipe with a soft, damp cloth to remove grease, dirt,

and fungus.

c. Painting.

1. Check painted surfaces for missing, blistered or chipping paint. if the surface area missing

paint is larger than 1 square inch, touch-up painting is required.

2. Use paint, item 3, Appendix E.

4-7. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT

a. Preparation for Storage. The following items must be completed or considered prior to storing

the equipment.

b. Security Procedures.

1. Security of the stored items is required. The storage area must be secure and prevent items

from being stolen.

2. Items stored must be protected from the weather. Covered storage is required.

3. Items to be stored must be in good working order. Equipment that is inoperative cannot be

stored. Perform the operational check routine on the equipment prior to storage.

4. When the items are to be put into administrative storage (1 to 45 days) the storage area must

be accessible. The equipment in storage must be able to be put into operation within 24 hours.

c. Type of Storage.

l.- Short term (administrative storage): 1 to 45 days. Administrative storage covers the storage

of equipment which can be readied for mission performance within 24 hours. Before placing an item in

administrative storage, the next scheduied preventive maintenance check and services should be per-

formed, all known deficiencies corrected, and all current modification work orders applied. The ad-

ministrative storage site should provide required protection from the elements and allow for visual in-

spection and exercising when applicable.

2. Intermediate: 46 to 180 days.

3. Long term or flyable storage: No time limit.

d. Preparation for Shipment.

1. Remove the test sample and place in an adequately shielded and Iabeled container within a

radlologically controlled area.

2. Place all the components of the Radiac Set in their storage compartments in the case. Place

the radiacmeter in the case.

3. Place the Radiac Set in the Inner carton.

4. Seal the carton with cloth tape or strapping tape,

5. Place the Inner carton Into the outer carton.

6. Stuff cardboard strips around the Inner carton to hold It In place

7. Seal the carton with cloth tape or strapping tape.

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