TM 10-4610-215-24
TM 08580A-24/2
2-61. POWER RECEPTACLE (PLUG-IN) (J7).
a. General. Power receptacle J7 is a plug-in for utility lights and other equipment that has a two/three prong
plug. It is located on the top left corner of the junction box assembly. The receptacle is protected with a ground
fault interrupter that cuts off power to the receptacle if the equipment plugged into it is improperly grounded. This
paragraph describes testing, removal, inspection, cleaning, and installation of power receptacle J7.
b. Testing. (Figure 2-68)
WARNING
ELECTRICAL HIGH VOLTAGE
Electricity can cause serious injury or death. Be certain that all
power is removed before performing maintenance on electrical
equipment.
(1) Plug the utility light into one outlet of the receptacle and turn on the light.
(2) Push the test button (marked T) on the receptacle. The reset button (marked R) should pop out and
the utility light should go off. If this does not happen, replace the receptacle.
(3) Push in the reset (R) button. It should stay in and the light should come on. If this does not happen,
replace the receptacle.
c. Removal.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL HIGH VOLTAGE
Electricity can cause serious injury or death. Be certain that all
power is removed before performing maintenance on electrical
equipment.
(1) Remove two nuts (1) and two lockwashers (2) from screws (3).
(2) Remove two screws (3) from receptacle (11), mounting panel (12), and cover (4).
(3) Remove cover (4) and gasket (5) from mounting panel (12).
(4) Remove four nuts (6), four lockwashers (7), and four flat washers (8) from screw (9).
(5) Remove four screws (9) from receptacle (11) and mounting panel (12).
(6) Carefully turn receptacle to reach wires.
(7) Disconnect and remove three wires (10).
(8) Remove receptacle (11) from mounting panel (12).
d. Cleaning.
(1) Remove dirt from receptacle and cover.
(2) Remove rust from cover and mounting hardware.
e. Inspection.
(1) Inspect receptacle for damage.
(2) Inspect cover and gasket for damage.
(3) Inspect nuts and screws for damaged heads and threads. Inspect screws for bent or broken shanks.
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