TM 55-1930-209-14&P-19
Table 9-3. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Electrical Power Systems(Continued)
B -
Before
D -
Daily
Q - Quarterly
D -
During
W -
Weekly
S - Semiannually
A -
After
M -
Monthly
A - Annually
INTERVAL
ITEM
PROCEDURES
EQUIPMENT
ITEM
TO BE
CHECK FOR AND HAVE
IS NOT READY/
NO.
INSPECTED
REPAIRED OR ADJUSTED
AVAILABLE IF
B D A D W M Q S A
AS NECESSARY
CAUTION
DO
NOT
use
solvents
to
clean
electrical components. Solvents may
leave a greasy film that reduces
electrical conductivity.
3
Panel Covers,
c. Check components such as panel cov-
Housings and
ers, housing, and metal surfaces for rust
Metal Surfaces
corrosion, and worn or chipped paint.
Use a wire brush to remove rust and cor-
rosion and paint with zinc chromate
primer and finish to match surrounding
area in acordance with TB 43-0144. Do
not paint threads or labels.
4
·
Failure Lights
d. Check engine failure lights by using
PRESS-TO-TEST button. If lamps do not
light, change bulbs when generator being
operated is off-line.
5
All Components
e.
Cleaning
NOTE
Avoid
using
solvents
for
cleaning
internal portions of electrical system.
Solvents often leave a greasy film on
components that may reduce electrical
conductivity.
1) Clean electrical equipment. Avoid
damaging insulation, mounting sys-
tem, and hardware, or impairing elec-
trical properties of item being cleaned.
2) Vacuum internal portions of switch-
board, power panels, electrical con-
trollers, inverters, battery chargers,
and receptacles. Vacuum grit, iron
dust, and copper particles from
enclosed areas.
3) Wipe dirt from external surfaces of
electrical equipment with dry cheese-
cloth or, if necessary, with a damp
soapy cloth. Wipe dry.
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