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(6) The only vacuum cleaners that shall be used
b. Do not use the tester when it fails to operate in
are those with absolute filters which have been tested for
accordance with preoperation checks described in the
filtration efficiency. Testing filtration efficiency is
operator's manual.
mandatory each time the filter is replaced, and each time
its contents are emptied.
c. Contact the NICP for disposition instructions.
c. Radioactive waste shall be disposed of in a
manner to comply with AR 385-11.
d. Contact the Commander, TACOM, ATTN:
AMSTA-MVC if all operating modes of the tester are not
functioning correctly. Users are requested to submit a
MAINTENANCE
Quality Deficiency Report (QDR) on Standard Form 368
in accordance with DA Pam 738-750 to the address in
4-35.
TESTER MAINTENANCE
a. Only limited and specific maintenance is
authorized for the tester. Personnel authorized to
ASSISTANCE
perform maintenance are the operator and the LRPO.
4-37. SAFETY. Copies of surveys, leak test results,
Neither the operator nor the LRPO are authorized to
incident reports, other applicable data and reports, DA
Form 3252-R, and questions pertaining to the tester and
b. Operator performed maintenance is limited to
personnel safety shall be directed to:
the following:
Commander
(1) Cleaning the testers external surfaces and
US Army Tank-Automotive Command
shutter assembly.
ATTN: AMSTA-CZ (Safety Office)
Warren, MI 48397-5000
(2) Changing fuses.
Telephone:
Autovon:
(3) Changing batteries.
786-6121 or 61 94
Commercial: (313) 574-6121 or 6194
(4) Charging batteries.
After office hours:
Autovon: 786-5511
(5) Perform leak test in absence of qualified
Commercial: (313) 574-5511
LRPO or ALRPO.
4-38. TESTER REQUISITION, AND DISPOSITION.
c. LRPO performed maintenance is limited to the
Questions or requests pertaining to tester requisition,
following:
and disposition shall be directed to:
a. Commander
(1) Perform the leak test.
US Army Tank-Automotive Command
ATTN: AMSTA-FHV (NICP)
(2) When required, the LRPO shall perform
Warren, MI 48397-5000
maintenance that is normally accomplished by the
Telephone: Autovon: 786-5827 or 7787
operator.
Commercial: (313) 574-5827 or 7787
4-36.
TESTER REPAIR AND DISPOSAL
Questions pertaining to tester maintenance shall be
directed to:
a. A tester requiring repair or disposal must be
b. Commander
returned to a designated manufacturer's repair facility.
US Army Tank-Automotive Command
ATTN: AMSTA-MVC (Maintenance)
Warren, MI 48397-5000
Telephone: Autovon: 786-8298/7358
Commercial: (313) 574-8298/7358
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