TM 11-5542

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNI CAL MANUAL

E L E C T R I C
L I GHT
AS S E MB L Y
M X - 1 2 9 1 / P A Q
Thi s copy i s a repri nt whi ch i ncl udes current
pa ge s f r om Cha nge s 2 a nd 3 .
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
JULY 1953
T M 1 1 - 5 5 4 2
* C 3
TM 11-552 HEADQUARTERS,
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
CHANGE No. 3 WASHI NGTON, D.C., 4 August 1965
ELECTRIC LIGHT ASSEMBLY MX-1291/PAQ
TM 11-5542, 16 Jul y 1953, i s changed as fol l ows:
Note. The parenthetical reference to previous changes (example: page 1 of C 2)
indicates that pertinent materila was published in that change.
Page 1, paragraph 1.1 (page 1 of C 2), l i ne 4. After techni cal
bul l eti n, i nsert: suppl y manual s (types 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9), suppl y
catal ogs (type CL).
Del ete paragraph 2C (page 1 of C 2) and substi tute:
c. Reporting of Equipment Manual improvements. The di rect re-
porti ng of errors, omi ssi ons, and recommendati ons for i mprovi ng
thi s manual by the i ndi vi dual user, i s authori zed and enoucraged.
DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to DA Publ i cati ons) wi l l be
used for reporti ng these i mprovements. Thi s form wi l l be compl eted
usi ng penci l , pen, or typewri ter and forwarded di rect to Command-
i ng Gener al , U.S. Ar my El ectr oni cs Command, ATTN:
AMSEL-MR-(NMP)-MA, Fort Manmouth, N.J., 07703.
Page 16, paragraph 21.4 (page 6 of C 2), l ast l i ne. Change TM 9-213
to TB SI G 364.
Page 22, Secti on I I . Change headi ng to: REPAI RS.
Page 25. Make the fol l owi ng changes:
Del ete paragraph 30.
Add secti on I I I after secti on I I :
Sec tion Ill. DEPOT INSPECTION STANDARDS
30. Applic ability of Depot Inspec tion Standards
The tests outl i ned i n thi s secti on are desi gned to measure the
performance capabi l i ty of a repari ed equi pment. Equi pment that i s
to be returned to stock shoul d meet the standards gi ven i n these
tests.
30.1 Applic able Referenc es
a. Repair Standards. Appl i cabl e paragraphs of TB SI G 355-1 form
a part of thi s standard.
This changs replaced Reparied Equipment Standard No. REP-802, Issue No. 1, 4
August 1953.
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b. Modification Work Orders. Perform al l modi fi cati on work orders
appl i cabl e to thi s equi pment before maki ng the tests speci fi ed. DA
Pam 310-4 l i sts al l avai l abl e MWOs.
30.2 Test Fac ilities Required
Fl uorescent pai nt, whi te, FSN 8010-082-2599, i s requi red. Fabri -
cate a test target by appl yi ng a coast of thi s pai nt to a pi ece of wood
or carboard measuri ng approxi matel y 12 i nches by 12 i nches.
30.3 GeneraI Test Requirements
a. Connect the equi pment to 115-vol t, 60-cps power.
b. I nstal l a fresh batterh i n the equi pment.
30.4 Ac Operational Test
a. Set the power swi tch to the AC ON posi ti on.
b. Energi ze the germi ci dal l amp by operati ng the MOMENTARY
ON-OFF swi tch (D, fi g. 4).
c. The fl uorescent test target shoul d fl uoresce at a mi ni mum range
of 12 feet i n total darkness.
d. Momentari l y set the power swi tch to the OFF posi ti on and then
return i t to the AC ON posi ti on.
e. Energi ze the bl ack-l i ght l amp by operati ng the MOMENTARY
ON-OFF swi tch (C, fi g. 4).
f. The fl uorescent test target shoul d fl uoresce at a mi ni mum range
of 6 feet i n total darkness.
g. Set the power swi tch to the OFF posi ti on.
30.5 Dc Operational Test
a. Set the power swi tch to the DC ON posi ti on
b. Repeat the procedures gi ven i n paragraph 30.4 b through g,
except i n d, momentari l y set the power swi tch to the OFF posi ti on,
and then return the power swi tch to the DC ON posi ti on.
Page 28, appendi x I (page 1 of C 2). Make the fol l owi ng changes:
Del ete DA Pam 310-4 and i ts ti tl e and substi tute:
DA Pam 310-4 I ndex of Techni cal Manual s, Techni cal Bul l eti ns,
Suppl y Manual s (types 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9), Suppl y
Catal ogs (type CL), Suppl y Bul l eti ns, Lubri cati on
Orders, and Modi fi cati on Work Orders.
Del ete TM 9-213
Add the fol l owi ng references:
TB SI G 355-1 Depot I nspecti on Standard for Repari ed Si gnal
Equi pment.
TB SI G 364 Fi el d I nstructi ons for Pai nti ng and Preservi ng El ec-
troni cs Command Equi pment.
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By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
HAROLD K. J OHNSON,
General , Uni ted States Army,
Offi ci al : Chi ef of Staff.
J .C. LAMBERT,
Maj or General , Uni ted States Army,
The Adj utant General .
Di stri buti on:
Active Army
USASA (2)
CNGB (1)
CC E (7)
Di r of Trans (1)
Cof Engrs (1)
TSG (1)
CofSptS (1)
USACDCEA (1)
USACDCCBRA (1)
USACDCCEA (1)
USACDCOA (1)
USACDCQMA (1)
USACDCTA (1)
USACDCADA (1)
USACDCARMA (1)
USACDCAVNA (1)
USACDCARYTA (1)
USACDCSWA (1)
USACDCCEA
Ft Huachuca (1)
USAMC (5)
USCONACR (5)
ARADCOM (5)
ARADCOM Rgu (2)
OS Maj Cored (4)
LOGCOMD (2)
USAMI COM (4)
USASMA (2)
USASCC (4)
MDW (1)
Armi es (2) except
EUSA (5)
USAREUR (5)
Corps (2)
USAC (3)
11th Ai r Asl t Di v (3)
LGI I (5)
Sve Col l eges (2)
Br Sve Sch (2)
USASTC (2)
USATC AD (2)
USATC Armor (2)
USATC Engr (2)
USATC I nf (2)
NG: State AG (3).
USAR: None.
WRAMC (1)
Army Pi c Cen (2)
I nstl (2) except
Ft Monmouth (70)
Ft Hancock (4)
Ft Gordon (10)
Ft Huachuca (10)
Ft Carson (25)
WSMR (5)
GENDEP (2)
Si g Sec GENDEP (5)
Si g Dep (12)
A Dep (2) Except
SAAD (30)
TOAD (14)
FTWOAD (10)
LEAD (7)
SHAD (3)
NAAD (5)
SVAD (5)
CHAD (3)
ATAD (3)
LBAD (14)
UTAD (5)
Si g Fl d Mai nt Shops (2)
AMS (1)
USAERDAA (2)
USAERDAW (13)
NLAB (5)
Uni ts organi zed under fol l owi ng TOEs
(2 copi es each unl ess otherwi se i ndi -
cated):
7 11-587 29-1
7-100 11-592 29-11
11-16 11-597 29-21
11-57 12-37 29-51
11-97 12-157 29-56
11-98 12-167 29-75
11-117 12-177 29-105
11-155 1 7 30-25
11-157 19-27 3 7
11-337 19-29 37-100
11-500 (AA- 19-500 (AA- 57
AE) (4) AE) 57-100
For expl anati on of abbrevi ati ons used, see AR 320-50.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNI CAL MANUAL
TM 11-5542
ELECTRIC
LIGHT
ASSEMBLY
MX-1291/PAQ
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
J ULY 1953
Uni ted States Government Pri nti ng Offi ce
Washi ngton: 1953
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WASHI NGTON 25, D. C., 16 J uly 1953
TM 11-5542 i s publ i shed for the i nformati on and gui dance of
al l concerned.
[AG 412.42 (3 Jun 53) ]
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY:
OFFICIAL: J . LAWTON COLLINS
WM. E. BERGIN Chief of Staff, United States Army
Major General, USA
The Adjutant General
DI S TR I BU TI ON:
Active Army:
Tech Svc (1) ; Tech Svc Bd (1) ; AFF Bd (ea Svc Test
Sec) (1) ; AFF (5) ; AA Cored (2) ; OS Maj Cored (5) ;
Base Cored (5) ; MDW (2) ; Log Cored (5) ; A (5) ; CHQ
(2) ; FT (2); Sch (5) except 11 (25); PMS&T 11 (1);
Gen Dep (2) ; Dep 11 (20) ; except Si g See, Gen Dep
(10) ; Tng Di v (2) ; POE (10), OSD (2) ; Lab 11 (5) ;
Mi l Di st (3) ; Fi el d Mai nt Shops 11 (3) ; Two (2) copi es
to each of the fol l owi ng T/O&Es: 11-107; 11-127A;
11-128 ; 11-500A, CA, CB, CC, CD; 11-587 ; 11-592 ;
11-597.
NG: Same as Acti ve Army except one copy to each uni t.
Army Reserve: Same as Acti ve Army except one copy to each
uni t.
For expl anati on of di stri buti on formul a, see SR 310-90-1.
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WARNING
THE OPERATOR MUST WEAR GOGGLES
WHEN THE GERMICIDAL LAMP IS LIT
Exposure of the eyes to short-wave radiation will cause sunburn
of the eyeball or even erythema. This equipment emits both short-
wave and long-wave ultraviolet radiation. The warning applies
only to short-wave radiation, which is emitted by the 4-watt
germicidal lamp in the center of the unit. When this lamp is used
for protracted periods, the eyes should be protected by suitable
glass goggles, ordinary clear glass, or spectacles. Although a few
moments exposure will not be harmful, do not use the germicidal
lamp for more than 15 seconds without protection.
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Par agr aph
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Secti on I . General -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,2
I I . Descri pti on and data------------------------------------ 3-7
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Secti on I . Operati on under usual condi ti ons --------------- 8-11
I I . Operati on under unusual condi ti ons ------------- 12-15
CHAPTER 3. ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUC-
TIONS
Secti on I . Preventi ve mai ntenance servi ces --------------- 16-19
I I . Weatherproofi ng --------------------------------------- 20,21
I I I . Tr oubl e shooti ng at or gani zati onal mai ntenance 22-24
l evel .
CHAPTER 4. FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Secti on I . Troubl e shooti ng at fi el d mai ntenance l evel ------------- 25-27
I I . Repai rs and fi nal testi ng ---------------------------- 28-30
CHAPTER 5. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMO-
LITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Secti on I. Shi pment and l i mi ted storage ------------------- 31,32
I I . Demol i ti on to prevent enemy use --------------- 33,34
APPENDI X I . REFERENCES ---------------------------------- -----
Il. IDENTIFICATION TABLE OF PARTS ------------ -----
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Sec tion I. GENERAL
1. Sc ope
a. This technical manual contains instructions on the operation,
organizational maintenance, and field maintenance of the equip-
ment, as well as a discussion of the theory of operation. The
instructions apply only to Electric Light Assembly MX-1291/PAQ.
b. Appendix I contains a list of current references, including
supply manuals, technical manuals, and other available publica-
tions applicable to the equipment. Appendix II contains an iden-
tification table of parts.
2. Forms and Rec ords
The following forms will be used for reporting unsatisfactory
conditions of Army equipment.
a. DD Form 6, Report of Damaged or Improper Shipment, will
be filled out and forwarded as prescribed in SR 745-45-5 (Army),
Navy Shipping Guide Article 1850-4, and AFR 71-4 (Air Force).
b. DA Form 468, Unsatisfactory Equipment Report, will be
filled out and forwarded to the Office of the Chief Signal Officer,
as prescribed in SR 700-45-5.
c. AF Form 54, Unsatisfactory Report, will be filled out and
forwarded to Commanding General, Air Materiel Command,
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, as prescribed in
SR 700-45-5 and AFR 65-26.
d. Use other forms and records as authorized.
Sec tion Il. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
3. General
(fig. 1)
Electric Light Assembly MX-1291/PAQ is a self-contained field
unit used to excite fluorescence in certain materials by exposing
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them to ultraviolet light. The equipment contains two ultraviolet-
light sources, a 4-watt germicidal lamp for short-wave radiation
and a 6-watt black-light lamp for long-wave radiation. A filter is
used with the germicidal lamp to screen off light rays that are not
required. The black-light lamp is self-filtered. The fluorescing of
materials by ultraviolet light is used for investigation, identifica-
tion, interception, and detection as follows:
a. Criminological Applications.
(1) Raising and developing latent fingerprints.
(2) Detecting semen in rape cases.
(3) Detecting forgeries, falsified documents, and erasures.
(4) Identifying currency, narcotics, dead bodies, clothing,
blood stains, diamonds, and minerals.
(5) Identifying fragmentary evidence at the scene of a crime.
b. Military Applications.
(1) Revealing invisible writing.
(2) Reading secret, invisible messages in code.
(3) Facilitating ground operations during blackouts in the
absence of visible light.
(4) Identifying bearers of top security identification cards
that have invisible coded signatures.
(5) Facilitating night movements of scout and patrol parties
when they advance to reconnoiter, and providing a
means of back-tracking their trail when radio com-
munication cannot be used.
(6) Signaling at night during trench warfare when an
invisible beam is necessary.
(7) Locating missing night patrols in war zones by trailing
their path of advance.
(8) Maintaining convoy formation during night operations.
(9) Reading military maps at night in combat zones.
(10) Detecting fungi, and destroying bacteria, vermin, and
other undesirable elementary forms of life.
4. Technical Characteristics
Power source 110- to 120-volt, 60-cycle ac, or Battery BA-419/U.
Lamps Germicidal lamp (with filter) :2,280 to 4,400 ang-
strom units (peak at 2,537 angstrom units).
Minimum range of 12 feet in total darkness.
Black-light lamp (self-filtered) :3,100 to 4,620 ang-
strom units (peak at 3,650 angstrom units).
Minimum range of 6 feet in total darkness.
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Figure 1. Electric Light Assembly MX-1291/PAQ, front view.
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Table of Components
6. Desc ription of Components
The control panel, lamps, and chassis of the electric light as-
sembly are inclosed in a metal carrying case made of rust-proofed,
painted metal. The case is equipped with a collapsible carrying
handle and two doors. The front door, which covers the lamp
section and the control panel, can be slipped off its hinges when
the equipment is to be used. The back door, which is permanently
attached, covers the battery, power cable, and spare parts com-
partments.
a. The control panel is located at the top front of the unit. At
the left-hand side of the panel is a toggle switch marked AC
ON-DC ON-OFF. Next to this switch is a receptacle connector,
which is used to receive the a-c power cable. At the right-hand
side of the panel are two toggle switches marked ON MOMEN-
TARY-OFF. The switch to the far right is used to light the
black-light lamp, and the other is used to light the germicidal lamp.
b. The germicidal lamp, covered by a short-wave filter, is
located below the control panel in the center of the front section.
The black-light lamp is located to the right of the germicidal lamp.
Both lamps are backed by an aluminum reflector. To the left of
the germicidal lamp is a spare black-light lamp.
c. The rear section of the equipment contains a battery com-
partment, a spare germicidal lamp, a spare short-wave filter, a
6-foot power cable; and a screw driver. Battery BA-419/U, which
is required for d-c operation of the equipment, is not furnished
with Electric Light Assembly MX-1291/PAQ.
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7. Pac kaging Data
Packed for domestic shipment, Electric Light Assembly MX-
1291 PAQ is inclosed in a corrugated cardboard box 12 inches
long by 6 inches wide by5 inches high. The packaged equip-
ment weighs 9 pounds. For export, nine packaged equipments
are inclosed in a wooden crate, which is 24 inches long by
12 inches wide by 21 inches high. The crated equipments
weigh approximately 120 pounds.
Figure 2. Electric Light Assembly MX-1291/PAQ.
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CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section 1. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
8. Uncrating and Unpacking
(fig. 3)
a. Uncrate Electric Light Assembly MX-1291/PAQ as follows:
(1) Break the metal straps, and remove the nails with a nail
puller.
(2) Remove one of the cartons from the shipping crate, and
set it in an upright position.
(3) Slit the adhesive tape, and open the carton.
(4) Slit the moisture-vaporproof bag at the closure, and lift
out the inner carton without removing the bag from the
outer carton.
(5) Remove the gummed tape from the inner carton, and lift
the equipment out by the carrying handle. Save the car-
ton and packaging material for use in repacking.
b. Check the unpacked equipment against the table of com-
ponents (par. 5), and inspect each item for possible damage in-
curred during shipment. Be sure that the filters and lamps are
not cracked or broken.
9. Controls
(fig. 4)
a. AC ON-DC ON-OFF Power switch (A, fig. 4). This
switch is used to turn power on or off for a-c or d-c operation.
When the switch is in center position, power is off. When the
switch is thrown up to the AC ON position, 110 volts ac (alternat-
ing current) are applied to the lamp circuit. When the switch is
flipped down to the DC ON position, d-c voltage is applied to
the lamp circuit by Battery BA-419/U.
b. ON MOMENTARY-OFF Switches. The germicidal-lamp
switch (C, fig. 4) or the black-light-lamp switch (D, fig. 4) is
thrown upward to turn on the associated lamp. The lamp will not
light unless the AC ON-DC ON-OFF switch is in either AC ON
or DC ON position, as required.
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Figure. 3. Packaging diagram.
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Figure 4. Control panel.
10. Starting Proc edure
a. Set the equipment on a table or on the ground, open the
front door, and remove the door from the slip hinges.
b. If a 110- to 120-volt a-c outlet is available, open the back
door and remove the power cable. Insert the female plug on the
Figure 5. Power cable attached for a-c operation.
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Figure 6.
cable in the receptacle connector on the control panel, and insert
the male plug in the power outlet (fig. 5). Then throw the power
switch to the AC ON position. If a-c power is not available, lay
the equipment face down and open the back door. Lift the battery
up, and connect the battery plug to the receptacle provided (fig. 6).
Close the door. and set the equipment upright. Throw the power
switch to the DC ON position.
c. To turn on the germicidal lamp, push the associated switch
(C, fig. 4) upward, hold it up for a few seconds, and then let it
return to normal position. When the lamp is on, a flash of red-
violet light will be seen at the bottom of the short-wave filter in
front of the lamp. The flash soon diffuses, and the entire filter
glows with a deep blue-violet hue. To turn on the black-light
lamp, push the associated switch (D, fig. 4) upward, hold it up
for a few seconds, and then let it return to normal position. The
lamp should flicker briefly and then glow with a steady deep-
violet hue.
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11. Using Equipment
(fig. 7)
a. Turn on the black-light lamp, and place the object to be
examined in the direct beam of the lamp. If the object is responsive
to long-wave ultraviolet radiation, it will fluoresce. If it does not
fluoresce, throw the power switch to the OFF position to turn off
the black-light lamp. Then throw the switch back at the AC ON
or DC ON position, whichever is being used, and turn on the
germicidal lamp. Place the object to be examined in the direct
beam of the lamp. The object will fluoresce if it is responsive to
short-wave ultraviolet radiation. If neither the black-light lamp
nor the germicidal lamp produces fluorescence, it may be assumed
that the object does not possess fluorescent properties.
b. The following table specifies characteristic fluorescent prop-
erties of some items frequently encountered in crime detection
and identification work:
Substance
Laundry
markings
Blood
Urine
Teeth
Cocaine
Heroin
Morphine
Codeine
Motor oils
Silver
Arsenic
Iodine
Platinum
Uranium
Fungi
Fungus
varnish
Semen
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Invisible
Red
Variable
Bone white
White
White
White
White
Variable
Gray
Black
Purple-black
Silvery
Variable
Variable
Water color
Transparent
gray
Fluorescence
excited by
germicidal
lamp and filter
Light blue
None
Yellow
Blue-white
Light blue
Light blue
Pale green
None
Blue
Violet
No ne
None
None
Yellow-green
None
Blue-gray
Light blue
Fluorescence
excited by
black-light lamp
Intense light
blue
Yellowish-red
Weak yellow
Intense blue-
white
Blue-white
Yellow-gray
Pale green
Weak gray
Strong light
blue
Violet
Blue
Blue
Violet
Bright yellow-
green
Violet
Strong blue-
gray
Blue-white
Form of
substance
In solution
In acid solution
Natural state
Natural state
Powdered
Powdered
In solution
Powdered
Refined
Lump
Lump
Lump or
crystal
Solid state
Solid state
Natural state
Varnish
Natural, after
drying
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Figure 7. Using germicidal lamp.
Sec tion Il. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL
C ONDITIONS
12. Operation in Daylight
Electric Light Assembly MX-1291/PAQ should be used in total
darkness. When it must be used in daylight, hold a coat or helmet
over the top of the case to prevent dissipation of the ultraviolet
radiation by the daylight.
13. Operation in Arc tic Areas
Keep the front and rear doors of the equipment closed as much
as possible. Keep snow and ice out of the case, and be careful
that no moisture accumulates on the short-wave filter.
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14. Operation in Desert Areas
Keep both doors closed as much as possible to prevent sand and
dust from entering the equipment. Use a soft cloth to wipe the
filter, reflector, and lamps before using the equipment. When
shaking sand out of the front and rear sections, be careful not
to break the spare lamp and filter.
15. Operation in Tropic al Areas
Keep both doors closed as much as possible to prevent dirt and
moisture from entering the case. Before using the equipment,
remove the short-wave filter, and wipe the filter and both ultra-
violet lamps with a soft clean cloth. Disconnect the equipment
from the power supply when it is not in use. Use carbon tetra-
chloride to remove any fungus growth or corrosion that may
accumulate on the electrical connectors.
Cauti on: Repeated contact of carbon tetrachloride with the skin
or prolonged breathing of the fumes is dangerous. Make sure
adequate ventilation is provided.
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CHAPTER 3
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
16. Tools, Materials, and Test Equipment Required
The onl y speci al tool necessary for organi zati onal mai ntenance
of El ectri c Li ght Assembl y MX-1291/PAQ i s a screw dri ver, whi ch,
i s suppl i ed wi th the equi pment. I t i s hel d by metal cl i ps i n the
storage compartment at the rear of the chassi s. Mul ti meter
TS-297/U, or equi val ent, i s requi red to check the battery. Mate-
ri al s necessary for mai ntenance are #0000 sandpaper; sol vent,
dry-cl eani ng (SD); carbon tetrachl ori de; and a
free cl oth.
17. Definition of Preventive Maintenanc e
Preventi ve mai ntenance i s work performed
usual l y when the equi pment i s not i n use, to keep
i ng condi ti on so that break-downs and needl ess
cl ean, dry, l i nt-
on equi pment,
i t i n good work-
i nterrupti ons i n
servi ce wi l l be kept to a mi ni mum. Preventi ve mai ntenance di ffers
from troubl e shooti ng and repai r because i ts object i s to prevent
troubl e from occurri ng. The i mportance of preventi ve mai ntenance
cannot be overemphasi zed. Fai l ure or i neffi ci ent operati on of one
part of the equi pment may cause the fai l ure of other parts. I t i s
vi tal l y i mportant, therefore, that operators and repai rmen mai n-
tai n thei r equi pment properl y.
18. General Preventive Maintenanc e Tec hniques
a. Use #0000 sandpaper to remove corrosi on.
b. Use a cl ean, dry, l i nt-free cl oth for cl eani ng.
(1)
(2)
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I f necessar y, except for electrical contacts, moi sten a
cl oth or brush wi th sol vent (SD) and cl ean di rty parts;
then wi pe the parts wi th a dry cl oth.
Cl ean el ectri cal contacts wi th a cl oth moi stened wi th
carbon tetrachl ori de; then wi pe them dry wi th a cl ean
cl oth.
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c. If it is available, use dry compressed air at a line pressure
not exceeding 60 pounds per square inch to remove dust from
inaccessible places; be careful, however, or mechanical damage
may result from the air blast.
19. Preventive Maintenanc e Chec klist
The following checklist shows preventive maintenance proce-
dures for Electric Light Assembly MX-1291/PAQ. The list con-
tains information on what to check, when to check, how to check,
and precautions to be taken before, during, and after checking.
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Section Il. WEATHERPROOFING
20. Weatherproofing
a. General. Signal Corps equipment, when operated under
severe climatic conditions such as prevail in tropical, arctic, and
desert regions, requires special treatment and maintenance.
Fungus growth, insects, dust, corrosion, salt spray, excessive
moisture, and extreme temperatures are harmful to most mate-
rials.
b. Tropical Maintenance. A special moistureproofing and fungi-
proofing treatment has been devised which, if properly applied,
provides a reasonable degree of protection. This treatment is
explained fully in TB SIG 13 and TB SIG 72.
c. Winter Maintenance. Special precautions necessary to pre-
vent poor performance or total operational failure of equipment
in extremely low temperatures are explained fully in TB SIG 66
and TB SIG 219.
d. Desert Maintenance. Special precautions necessary to pre-
vent equipment failure in areas subject to extremely high tem-
peratures, low humidity, and excessive sand and dust are explained
fully in TB SIG 75.
21. Painting and Refinishing
Check all surfaces for appearance and condition of finish. From
a protective and durability standpoint, the finish should not show
decided wear and should not be chipped or otherwise damaged.
Where the finish has been removed completely or worn thin,
retouch the affected surfaces, after cleaning and sanding, by apply-
ing olive-drab enamel in accordance with existing regulations.
Caution: Do not use steel wool. Minute particles may enter the
case and cause harmful shorting or grounding of circuits.
Section Ill. TROUBLE SHOOTING AT ORGANIZA-
TIONAL MAINTENANCE LEVELS
22. Scope
a. The trouble shooting and repair that can be performed at
the organizational maintenance level are limited in scope by the
tools and replaceable parts available and by the existing tactical
situation.
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b. This section will help the repairman to determine the cause
of trouble and will suggest what corrective action may be taken.
A reference to chapter 4 indicates that the required repairs or
adjustments should be made by field maintenance personnel and
not by personnel at the organizational maintenance level.
23. Trouble Shooting Using Equipment Performanc e
Chec klist
a. General . The equipment performance checklist (par. 24)
will help the operator to locate the source of trouble. This list
gives the item to be checked, the action or condition under which
the item is to be checked, normal indications, and corrective
measures.
b. Action or Condition. The information given in the action or
condition column consists of various control settings under which
the item is to be checked.
c. Normal Indication. The normal indications listed are visible
signs that the operator should perceive when he checks the item.
If indications are not normal, the operator should apply the rec-
ommended corrective measures.
d. Corrective Measures. The corrective measures listed are
those the operator can apply without turning the equipment in
for repairs. If the equipment is completely inoperative, or if the
recommended corrective measures do not yield results, trouble
shooting at the field maintenance level is required (ch. 4).
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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Note. Thi s chapter contai ns i nformati on for fi el d mai ntenance. The repai rs
that can be performed by uni ts havi ng fi el d mai ntenance responsi bi l i ty are
l i mi ted onl y by the tool s and test equi pment avai l abl e and by the ski l l of the
r epai r man .
Section I. TROUBLE SHOOTING AT FIELD
MAINTENANCE LEVEL
25. Theory of Equipment
(figs. 8 and 9)
Electric Light Assembly MX-1291/PAQ operates on the prin-
ciple that most solids and liquids and some gases fluoresce, or
glow, when excited by ultraviolet light. Each material exhibits
characteristic fluorescence by radiating light of a distinctive color
and brilliance (par. 11b.) The property of materials has many
criminological arid military applications (par. 3a and b).
a. The equipment is energized by either Battery BA-419/U
or by a 110- to 120-volt, 60-cycle, a-c power source. Each of the
ultraviolet lamps used in Electric Light Assembly MX-1291/PAQ
requires a ballast voltage to preheat the electrodes and bring the
lamp quickly to peak radiation. An a-c and a d-c ballast are used.
The a-c ballast provides a starting voltage of 110 to 118 volts, and
the d-c ballast provides a starting voltage of 90 to 118 volts. The
ballast in use then provides operating voltage for the germicidal
lamp or the black-light lamp.
b. The 4-watt, U-shaped, germicidal lamp gives off radiation
that peaks at 2,537 angstrom units. The short-wave filter used in
front of this lamp absorbs some of the wavelengths below 2,537
angstrom units and obscures most of the visible light. Should
the lamp be used without the filter, the visible light emitted would
be stronger than the ultraviolet radiation. The lamp has an aver-
age life of 1,800 hours.
c. The 6-watt, tubular, black-light lamp is constructed of
self-filtering, ultraviolet, transmitting glass and requires no addi-
tional filter. This lamp has an average life of 1,200 hours and
peaks at 3,650 angstrom units.
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TM 5542-11
TM 5542-10
Figure 8. Wavelengths of lamp radiation in angstrom units.
Figure 9. Schematic diagram.
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26. Trouble-Shooting Proc edures
The first step in servicing a defective equipment is to sectionalize
the fault. Sectionalizing means tracing the fault to a major com-
ponent or circuit. The second step is to localize the fault. Localiza-
tion means tracing the fault to the defective part. Some faults can
be located by smell, sight, or hearing. Other faults must be local-
ized by checking voltage or resistance.
27. Sec tionalizing and Loc alizing Trouble
Before beginning trouble shooting at the field maintenance
level, be sure that any applicable corrective measure given in the
equipment performance checklist (par. 24) has been tried.
a. Use Multimeter TS-297/U, or equivalent, to check Battery
BA-419/U for a minimum voltage of 90 volts. If ac is being used,
check the power source for a voltage of 110 to 120 volts.
b. If the power is satisfactory, disconnect the equipment from
the power source. Use the multimeter to check continuity of the
lamp circuit through plug P3 (fig. 9), ballast Tl, and switch S1,
to switch S2 and lamp I 1 and to switch S3 and lamp I 2. Then
check continuity through from connector J1 and ballast T2 to
switch S1. Be sure each switch is closed when it is checked. If a
break in the wiring is localized by the continuity tests, resolder
the connection or replace the broken wire, as necessary. Replace
any switch or ballast shown to be defective by the tests.
c. If the continuity check does not disclose the source of trouble,
connect the equipment to an a-c power source and use the multi-
meter to check voltage at connector Jl, the output end of ballast
T2, switch S1, and switches S2 and S3. Switch S1 should be in
the AC ON position when the checks are made. Replace connector
J1, ballast T2, or any of the switches shown to be defective. Dis-
connect the equipment from the a-c power source, and connect
it to Battery BA-419/U. Throw switch S1 to the DC ON position,
and check voltage at plug P3 and at the output of ballast T1.
Replace any component if it is defective.
d. If the lamps are not extinguished when the power switch is
thrown to the OFF position, replace switch S1.
Sec tion Il. REPAIRS AND FINAL TESTING
28. Repairs
Repairs of Electric Light Assembly MX-1291/PAQ consist of
repairing or replacing damaged wiring, resoldering broken con-
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nections, and replacing defective parts. Disassembly and reas-
sembly instructions are given in paragraph 29.
29. Disassembly and Reassembly
(fig. 10)
Disassembly and reassembly of the equipment require only a
screwdriver, a pair of pliers, and a soldering iron.
a. Disassembly Instructions.
(1) Chassis. To remove the chassis from the case, first take
the battery, cable. screwdriver, and spare parts from
the back of the case. Use the screwdriver to remove
the two chassis retaining screws (13 and 15) from the
control panel and the two (45) from below the short-
wave filter mount. Then gently pull the chassis (52)
through the rear of the case.
(2) Short-wave filter. To remove the filter frame (30),
unscrew the one screw (32) at the top of the frame and
the two (34 and 35) at the bottom of the frame. To
remove the filter (29), unscrew the one screw that holds
it in place at the back of the mount.
(3) Reflector. To remove the reflector (44), first remove
the short-wave filter ((2) above), the germicidal lamp
(37), and the two black-light lamps (28 and 43). Then
remove the four screws (27 and 41) exposed by removal
of the black-light lamps, and take out the reflector.
(4) Toggle switches. To remove any of the three toggle
switches, use a pair of pliers to unscrew the associated
hexagon nut (17, 20, or 21) from the front of the control
panel. Then unsolder the wire leads from the switch (4,
7, or 9) at the rear of the control panel, and remove the
switch.
(5) Input receptacle. To remove the input receptacle (22),
remove the two retaining screws (24) from the front of
the control panel. Then unsolder the wire leads, and
remove the receptacle.
(6) Ballasts. To remove the d-c ballast (51), unscrew the
retaining screw (53), and unsolder the wire leads. To
remove the a-c ballast (50), unscrew the two retaining
screws, and unsolder the wire leads.
b. Reassembly. To reassemble the equipment, reverse the dis-
assembly instructions (a above).
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1. Rear door.
2. Case.
3. Handl e.
4. Toggl e swi tch S1.
5. Sl i p hi nge.
6. Fr ont door .
7. Toggl e swi tch S2.
8. Backi ng nut.
9. Toggl e swi tch S3.
10. Backi ng nut.
11. Backi ng nut.
12. Washer.
13. Screw.
14. Washer.
15. Screw.
16. Washer.
17. Nut.
18. Washer.
19. Washer.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
Nut.
Nut.
Recessed receptacl e.
Washer.
Screw.
Lamphol der J2.
Washer.
Screw.
Bl ack-l i ght l amp I 1.
Short-wave fi l ter O 1.
Fi l ter frame O 301.
Washer.
Screw.
Washer .
Screw.
Screw.
Washer.
Germi ci dal l amp I 2.
Screw.
39. Washer.
Figure 10-Continued.
40. Lamphol der.
41. Screw.
42. Washer.
43. Spare bl ack-l i ght
l amp.
44. Refl ector O 2.
45. Screw.
46. Washer.
47. Washer.
48. Spare bl ack-l i ght
l amphol der.
49. Germi ci dal l amp
socket J203.
50. A-c bal l ast T2.
51. D-c bal l ast T1.
52. Chassi s.
53. Screw and washer.
54. Battery pl ug P3.
55. Latch.
30. Final Testing
After the equi pment has been repai red, test i t as fol l ows before
usi ng i t:
a. Connect the power cabl e to a 110- to 120-vol t, a-c power
source and to the receptacl e on the control panel . Throw the power
swi tch to the AC ON posi ti on, and check each of the l amps for
sati sfactory operati on by turni ng on the associ ated swi tch for
each l amp.
Note. After one l amp has been turned on, the power swi tch must be thrown
to the OFF posi ti on and then back to the AC ON posi ti on befor e the other
l amp i s energi zed.
b. Di sconnect the equi pment from the a-c power source, and
connect i t to the battery. Then check the l amps agai n as i n a above.
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CHAPTER 5
SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND
DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Sec tion I. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE
31. Repac king Elec tric Light Assembly MX-1291/PAQ
a. Place the power cable, the screwdriver, and all spare parts
(except the spare black-light lamp) in appropriate compartments
in the rear of the case. Place the spare black-light lamp in its com-
partment in the front of the case.
b. Place a 1-pound bag of silica gel in the battery compartment.
Close both doors securely.
c. Place the equipment in a corrugated carton that has a liner
and a top and bottom pad.
d. Seal the carton with 3-inch gummed tape, and place the
sealed carton in a moisture-vaporproof bag.
e. Place the bag in a suitable, close-fitting, corrugated-cardboard
carton and seal all flaps securely with adhesive.
32. Pac king for Export Shipping
Place nine packaged cartons (par. 31) in a wooden case 24 by
12 by 21 inches in size and lined with case liner. Use metal
bands inch wide by .02 inch thick to strap the case.
Sec tion Il. DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
33. Methods of Destruc tion
a. Smash Use sledges, axes, handaxes, pickaxes, hammers.
crowbars, or other heavy tools.
b. Cut. Use axes, handaxes, or machetes.
c. Burn. Use gasoline, kerosene, oil, flame throwers, and incen-
diary grenades.
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d. Explode. Use fi rearms, grenades, TNT.
e. Dispose. Bury i n sl i t trenches, fox hol es, other hol es. Throw
i nto streams. Scatter.
Note. Use anythi ng i mmedi atel y avai l abl e for destructi on of thi s equi pment.
34. Destruc tion of Components
When ordered by your commander, destroy al l equi pment to
prevent i ts bei ng used or sal vaged by the enemy.
a. Smash (par. 33a) fi l ters, l amps, swi tches, and case.
b. Cut (par. 33b) al l wi ri ng.
c. Burn (par. 33c) publ i cati ons.
d. Bury or scatter (par. 33e) al l remai ni ng parts of the equi p-
ment.
e. Destroy everythi ng.
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APPENDI X I
REFERENCES
Note. For availability of items listed, check SR 310-20-3, SR 310-20-4,
SR 310-20-5, and Department of the Army Supply Manual SIG 1 for Signal
Corps supply manuals.
1.
2.
Army Regulations
AR 380-5
AR 750-5
Supply Bulletins
SB 11-6
SR 725-405-5
SB 11-100
Military Security (Safeguard-
ing Security Information).
Maintenance of Supplies and
Equipment (Maintenance Re-
sponsibilities and Shop Oper-
ation).
Dry Battery Supply Data.
Issue of Supplies and Equip-
ment, Preparation and Sub-
mission of Requisitions for
Signal Corps Supplies.
Serviceability Standards for Sig-
nal Equipment in Hands of
Troops.
3. Painting, Preserving, and Lubric ation
TB SIG 13
Moistureproofing and Fungi-
proofing Signal Corps Equip-
ment.
TM 9-2851
Painting Instructions for Field
Us e .
4. Camouflage, Dec ontamination, and Demolition
FM 5-20 Camouflage, Basic Principles.
FM 5-25
Explosives and Demolitions.
TM 3-220 Decontamination.
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5. Other Public ations
SR 310-20-3
SR 310-20-4
SR 310-20-7
SR 310-20-5
SR 700-45-5
SR 745-45-5
Navy Shipping Guide
Article 1850-4
AFR 71-4
TB SIG 25
TB SIG 66
TB SIG 72
TB SIG 75
TB SIG 123
TB SIG 219
TM 11-430
TM 11-661
TM 11-676
TM 11-681
TM 11-5500
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Index of Training Publications.
Index of Techni cal Manual s,
Technical Regulations, Tech-
nical Bulletins, Supply Bul-
letins, Lubrication Orders, and
Modification Work Orders.
Index of Tables. Reduction Ta-
bles.
Index of Administrative Pub-
lications.
Unsatisfactory Equipment Re-
port (Reports Control Symbol
CSGLD-247)
Report of Damaged or Improper
Shi pment ( Repor t s Cont r ol
Symbols CSGLD-66 (Army),
SandA-70-6 (Navy), and AF
MC-U2 (Air Force)).
Preventive Maintenance of Pow-
er Cords.
Winter Maintenance of Signal
Equipment.
Tropical Maintenance of Ground
Signal Equipment.
Desert Maintenance of Ground
Signal Equipment.
Preventive Maintenance Prac-
tices for Ground Signal Equip-
ment.
Operation of Signal Equipment
at Low Temperatures.
Batteries for Signal Communi-
cation. Except Those Pertain-
ing to Aircraft.
Electrical Fundamentals (Direct
Current).
Grounding Procedure and Pro-
tective Devices.
Electrical Fundamentals (Alter-
nating Current).
Multimeter TS-297/U.
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APPENDIX II
IDENTIFICATION TABLE OF PARTS
Note. The fol l owi ng i s an i denti fi cati on tabl e of parts for El ectri c Li ght
Assembl y MX-1291/PAQ (Si g C stock No. 6Z6933B-1291). The fact that a
part i s l i sted i n thi s tabl e i s not suffi ci ent basi s for requi si ti oni ng the i tem.
Requi si ti ons must ci te an authori zed basi s, such as a speci fi c T/O&E, T/A,
SI G 7-8-10, SI G 10, l i st of al l owances of expendabl e materi al , or another
authori zed suppl y basi s. The Department of the Army suppl y manual ap-
pl i cabl e to the equi pment covered i n thi s manual i s SI G 7&8-MX-1291/PAQ.
For an i ndex of avai l abl e suppl y manual s i n the Si gnal porti on of the Depar t-
ment of the Army suppl y manual , see the l atest i ssue of SI G 1.
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INDEX
Paragraph Page
Appl i cati on:
Cri mi nol ogi cal ------------------------------------------------------
Mi l i tary ---------------------------------------------------------------
Arcti c areas:
Operati on -----------------------------------------------------------
Weatherproofi ng ---------------------------------------------------
Bal l asts:
Di sassembl y and reassembl y ----------------------------------
Theory -----------------------------------------------------------------
Bl ack-l i ght l amp:
Descri pti on ----------------------------------------------------------
Theory -----------------------------------------------------------------
Use------------------------------------------------------------------
Cabl e, power, use---------------------------------------------------------
Case, descri pti on --------------------------------------------------------
Cl eani ng -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Components:
Descri pti on ---------------------------------------------------------
Tabl e -----------------------------------------------------------------
Control panel -------------------------------------------------------------
Control s and thei r use----------------------------------------------
Demol i ti on of equi pment ------------------------------------------
Descri pti on:
Case ------------------------------------------------------------------
Control panel -------------------------------------------------------
Lamps:
Bl ack-l i ght ----------------------------------------------------
Ger mi ci dal -----------------------------------------------------
Rear compartments ----------------------------------------------
Desert areas:
Operati on ------------------------------------------------------------
Weatherproofi ng ---------------------------------------------------
Di sassembl y and reassembl y:
Bal l asts ------------------------------------------------------------
Ch as s i s -----------------------------------------------
I nput receptacl e ---------------------------------------------------
Refl ector ---------------------------------------------------------------
Short-wave fi l ter --------------------------------------------------
Toggl e swi tches ------------------------------------------------
Equi pment operati on -----------------------------------------------
Equi pment performance checkl i st ---------------------------------
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2a
3b
13
20c
29a
25a
3
25c
l l a
10b
6
18b
6
5
9
9a
33
6
6 a
6 b
6b
6C
14
20b
29a
29a
29a
29a
29a
29a
11
2 4
1
2
11
16
23
20
1
20
10
8
4
13
4
4
6
6
2 6
4
4
4
4
4
12
16
2 3
2 3
2 3
2 3
23
2 3
10
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Paragraph
Page
Forms:
AF54--------------------------------------------------------
DA 468----------------------------------------------------------------
DD 6------------------------------------------------------------------
General descri pti on ----------------------------------------------------
Germi ci dal l amp:
Descri pti on ---------------------------------------------------------
Theory ---------------------------------------------------------------
Use---------------------------------------------------------------
Handl e, carryi ng ---------------------------------------------------------
I denti fi cati on of mater i al s -------------------------------------
I nspecti on -----------------------------------------------------------------
Lamps:
Bl ack-l i ght. (See Bl ack-l i ght l amp.)
Germi ci dal . (See Germi ci dal l amp.)
Mai ntenance:
Fi el d:
Di sassembl y and reassembl y ------------------------
Fi nal testi ng --------------------------------------------------
Repai rs ---------------------------------------------------------
Secti onal i zi ng and l ocal i zi ng troubl e -----------------
Tr oubl e-shooti ng pr ocedur es -----------------------
Preventi ve -----------------------------------------------------------
Checkl i st, equi pment performance -----------------------------
Defi ni ti on ------------------------------------------------------
General techni ques ------------------------------------------
Pai nti ng and r efi ni shi ng ----------------------------
Tool s and materi al s requi red ---------------------------
Troubl e shooti ng usi ng equi pment performance check-
l i st.
Weatherproofi ng ---------------------------------------------
Methods of destructi on ---------------------------------------------
Ni ght uses of equi pment ----------------------------------------------
Operati on:
Under unusual condi ti ons:
Arcti c -----------------------------------------------------------
Dayl i ght --------------------------------------------------------
Desert ----------------------------------------------------------
Tropi cal --------------------------------------------------------
Under usual condi ti ons:
Starti ng procedure-------------------------------------------
Usi ng equi pment----------------------------------------------
Packagi ng data -----------------------------------------------------------
Power suppl y ---------------------------------------------------------------
Preventi ve mai ntenance. (See Mai ntenance preventi ve.)
Procedures, troubl e-shooti ng ------------------------------------------
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2b
2a
3
3
25b
11a
6
11 b
8b
29
30
28
27
26
19
19
17
18
21
16
23
20
34
3b
13
12
14
15
10
11
7
4
26
1
1
1
1
1
20
10
4
10
6
23
25
22
22
22
14
14
13
13
16
13
17
16
27
2
11
11
12
12
8
10
5
2
22
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Paragraph P a g e
Refi ni shi ng ----------------------------------------------------------------- 21 16
Repacki ng ------------------------------------------------------------------ 31 26
Repai r s ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 2 2
Scope of man u al --------------------------------------------- 1 1
Shi pment and l i mi ted storage, packi ng for-------------------- 32 26
Techni cal char acter i sti cs ----------------------------------------- 4 2
Testi ng, fi nal ------------------------------------------------------------ 30 25
Theor y of equi pment --------------------------------------------- 25 20
Tropi cal areas:
Operati on --------------------------------------------------------------- 15 12
Weatherproofi ng ------------------------------------------------------- 20b 16
Tr oubl e shooti ng:
Procedures --------------------------------------------------------------- 26
22
Usi ng equi pment per for mance checkl i st ------------------ 23 17
Uncrati ng, unpacki ng, and cheati ng ------------------------------------ 8 6
Weatherproofi ng --------------------------------------------------------------- 20 16
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