TM 9-2330-246-14
4-96. POWER ENTRY PANEL AND COVER REPLACEMENT (M348A2H).
This Task Covers:
a.
Installation
c.
Removal
b.
Cleaning and Inspection
Initial Setup:
Materials/Parts:
Equipment Conditions:
External power disconnected from semitrailer.
Adhesive (Item 1, Appendix E)
Incoming power cables removed.
Dry cleaning solvent (Item 13, Appendix E)
Two rubber strips
Tools/Test Equipment:
Z Seventy-one rivets
General mechanic's tool kit
Drill bit set
Electric drill
Rivet gun
REMOVAL
a.
1.
Open cover (12) and remove screw (5) securing each stay (3) to frame (4).
2.
Remove 12 rivets (1) securing hinge (2) to frame (4). Remove hinge and cover (12). Discard rivets.
Remove four rivets (11 ) securing two stays (3) to cover (12). Discard rivets.
3.
4.
Remove 12 rivets (13) securing hinge (2) to cover (1 2). Discard rivets.
Remove ten studs (1 O) and eyelets (9) from cover (12).
5.
Remove 20 rivets (7) and ten receptacles (6) from frame (4). Discard rivets.
6.
Remove 29 rivets securing frame (4) to semitrailer. Remove frame. Discard rivets.
7.
Remove two rubber strips (8) from cover (12). Discard rubber strips.
8.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
b.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective goggles
and gloves, and use only In a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open frame or excessive heat.
The solvent's flash point is 100F-I 38F (38C-59C). if you become dizzy while
using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. if solvent contacts
eyes, immediately wash your eyes and get medical aid.
1.
Clean all parts with dry cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly. Ensure that bonding surfaces on cover for rubber
strip are clean and dry.
inspect cover for warpage and distortion. Straighten if necessary.
2.
inspect hinge for straightness and deterioration. Replace defective hinge.
3.
Inspect all other parts for defects and damage. Replace defective and damaged parts. If frame is damaged,
4.
replace entire assembly.
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