SECTION III. PREPARATION FOR USE AND SHIPMENT

TO 33D2-10-10-41

TM 55-6695-217-13

SECTION II

SPECIAL TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT

Not applicable.

SECTION III

PREPARATION FOR USE AND SHIPMENT

3-1. PREPARATION FOR USE. Prepare the tester for

use as follows:

k. Connect external oxygen supply to one inlet of

tester inlet fitting and securely cap the other inlet to

withstand pressure of 450 psi.

a. Carefully remove the tester from shipping

container(s) as required and remove any extraneous

l. Set A-14 regulator to NORMAL and open

cushioning material used to protect the control panel

oxygen supply shutoff valve; allow oxygen pressure to

during shipment.

build up to 450 psi.

b. Inspect the case assembly for evidence of

m. Connect power cable to 115 volt, 60 Hz power

damage or breakage and make sure the cover closes

source. Tester is now ready for operation.

and latches securely.

c. Check instruments and controls to assure all

3-2. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT. (See figure

attaching parts are tight.

1-1.) Prepare tester for shipment as follows:

d. Operate controls and switches to determine

a. Accomplish steps b thru h of paragraph 3-1 to

positive action.

assure that tester is in good condition at time of

e. Inspect cables and jacks for evidence of

shipment.

damage.

b. Wrap oxygen hose assembly (13) and cables (1,

f. Inspect oxygen hose assembly for kinks,

3, 4, 14) with suitable material to prevent damage to

abrasion or other damage.

inside of cover or to panel surface during shipment and

stow cables and hose between cover and panel. Latch

g. Check condition of fuse and name and data

cover securely.

plates.

c. Pack tester in accordance with packing method

WARNING

4Q.

Do not use oil or grease on

(1) Enclose tester in weather resistant box of

oxygen equipment. Oil, even in

paperboard per PPP-B-636, Type CF, with suitable

minute quantities, coming In con

dunnage such as microfoam per MIL-P-11 6 if loose fit.

tact with oxygen, may cause an

Include dessicant per MIL-D-3464, Type 1, 2 or 3, and

explosion. Dust, lint or fine metal

indicator card. Seal box with shipping tape.

particles (also filing) are also

(2) Enclose box within aluminized vapor

dangerous.

barrier bag per MIL-P-131B, evacuate air from bag and

heat seal bag.

h. Inspect tester for cleanliness; tester must be

free of oil and dirt.

(3) Enclose package In a second weather

resisbox and seal box with non-asphaltic reinforced

i. Following satisfactory visual inspection, prepare

shipping tape.

tester for operation In accordance with subsequent

steps.

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