This task covers:
Repair
INITIAL SETUP
Materials/Parts:
Equipment Conditions:
Lock Washers (2)
Refrigeration unit shut down (para 2-7) and battery
1, Appendix G
disconnected (para 4-35).
General Purpose Adhesive
Control box cover door raised and latched.
19, Appendix E
Wiping Rag
General Safety Instructions:
9, Appendix E
WARNING
Acetone
20, Appendix E
Methyl-Ethyl Ketone
Acetone and methyl-ethyl ketone (MEK) are
21, Appendix E
flammable and their vapors can be explosive.
Gasket
Repeated or prolonged skin contact or
Figure F-8, Appendix F
inhalation of vapors can be toxic. Use in a
Gaskets (2)
well ventilated area, wear gloves, and keep
3, Figure F-3, Appendix F
away from sparks or flame.
Repair.
NOTE
Repair is limited to replacement of gasket material.
(1) Remove two bolts (1) and lock washers (2). Open control panel (3). Discard lock washers.
(2) Remove as much old gasket material (4) or (5) as possible by pulling or scraping it away from the control
panel (3).
(3) Soften and remove old adhesive and gasket (4) or (5) residue, using acetone or methyl-ethyl ketone (MEK)
and a stiff brush.
(4) Be sure that the attaching surface of the control panel (3) is clean and free of paint and old adhesive
material.
(5) Coat the mating surfaces of the control panel (3) and gasket (4) or (5) with adhesive. Let both surfaces air
dry until adhesive is tacky, but will not stick to fingers.
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