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TM 10-4320-307-10
Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - (Cont)
Item
Location
Not Fully
No.
Interval
Item to
Procedure
Mission Capable
Check/Service
if:
10
Before
Batteries
WARNING
Batteries are not
Do not smoke or use open flame or spark-pro-
properly secured.
ducing equipment in the vicinity of battery.
Electrolyte level
CAUSTIC CHEMICALS IN BATTERIES
is low.
Serious injury could occur from the careless
handling of storage batteries or battery electro-
lyte (acid). If acid is splashed on the skin, wash
the affected area immediately with plenty of
clean water. If acid is splashed in the eyes, wash
immediately with plenty of clean water and get
medical attention.
CAUTION
Avoid making contact across the two battery
posts. This can result in severe arcing.
NOTE
Use distilled water or a good grade of drinking water
(excluding mineral water).
Check electrolyte level. If low, add water up to split rings (1).
11
Before
Conduit
Visually inspect the conduit runs for security of all connectors
Loose or missing
Layout
and wiring.
conduit clamps.
Check for loose or missing conduit clamps and damaged or
broken cable ties.
Check conduit for frayed or broken insulation.
12
Before
Junction
Check junction boxes for secure attachment to mountings.
Cracked or loose
Box
Visually inspect for cracks in welds around the junction box
mounting, loose
assembly.
connectors.
Check connectors mounted to junction box for security of at-
tachment.
13
Before
Network
Check network cables for frayed insulation, broken wires, and
Bare or broken
Cable
other damage.
wires are found.
Check for loose connections.
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