Section III. PREPARATION FOR USE, STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

TM 11-6625-646-15

SECTION III

PREPARATION FOR USE, STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

The test set is a portable unit and no special installation

3-1. Unpacking and Inspection

is required. Power requirements are 115 volts 400

(fig. 3-1)

cycles single-phase ac for the test circuits and 115 volts,

No special unpacking procedures are required to

60 cycles single-phase ac to operate the air pump. All

remove the test set from its shipping container. After

voltages are 5%. Prepare the test set for use as

unpacking, inspect the test set as follows:

follows:

a. Open the air pressure relief valve in the cover to

CAUTION

equalize inside and outside air pressures.

The SAS bench test set is a delicate

instrument and must be handled

b. Unlatch and remove the cover from the test set;

carefully to prevent damage which

release the turnlock fasteners and open the metal door

might render the set inoperative.

to remove the cable, hose, and bag assemblies from the

cover. In the -8 test set, remove the adapter from the

cover.

a. Open the air pressure relief valve in the cover to

c. If the test set is to be secured to the back panel

equalize inside and outside air pressure.

of a workbench, loosen the three knurled nuts inside the

b. Unlatch and remove the cover; refer to table 1-1

cover and push the panel-mounting studs out of their

and check the accessories stowed in the cover for

retracted position; latch the cover to the bottom of the

missing items.

base of the test set and secure the test set to the panel.

c. Release the hinged latch assemblies on the

front panel and remove the operating instructions

3-3. Preparation for Storage

retainer assembly. Visually inspect the front panel for

No special preparations are required before storing the

damaged or loose components (table 5-1).

test set. Refer to table 1-1 to be certain that the test is

d. Remove the 14 screws and washers from the

complete before stowing the accessories in the cover,

front panel and remove the panel-chassis assembly

closing the cover, and storing the test set. The SAS

from the case; visually inspect the interior for damaged

bench test set does not require special storage facilities.

or loose components (table 5-1).

The unit should be stored in a clean, dry area.

e. If any damage is found, refer to the

troubleshooting procedures in section VI.

If no

3-4. Preparation for Shipment

discrepancies exist, replace the panel-chassis assembly

To prepare the test set for shipment, proceed as follows:

in the case and secure it with the screws and washers.

a. Remove the three cable assemblies from their

f. If the test set is not used immediately, replace

respective receptacles on the front panel of the test set.

the cover and close the air pressure relief valve.

Store the cable assemblies in the cover of the test set

case as shown in figure 1-1.

3-2. Preparation for Use

(fig. 3-1)