TM 5-6350-255-13
Services
in a constant state of readiness. This is accomplished by
maintenance checks and services monthly, or every 250
checks and services which must be performed by
hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
organizational maintenance personnel as allocated by
the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).
4-8. Preventive Maintenance Checks and
Table 4-1. Organizational Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
M - Monthly
Total man-hours required: 0.5
Sequence
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
WORK
Number
PROCEDURE
TIME
(M/H)
1
BATTERY CAP ASSEMBLY
0.2
Inspect battery cap for cracks, dents, proper fit, bent bayonet lock. If general condition of battery cap
assembly is found to be defective, replace battery cap assembly.
2
BATTERY
0.3
Inspect battery for fungus corrosion. The life expectancy of the battery is 30 days. Replace when
necessary.
3
CLEANING
CAUTION
Do not use Trichloroethane or any other hydrocarbon cleaning agents. Use only
soap and water for cleaning purposes.
Remove fungus and ground in dirt from case, using a cloth dampened (not wet) with soap and water.
Section V. TROUBLESHOOTING
cept when malfunction and cause are obvious), or is not
4-9. Scope
corrected by listed corrective actions, you should notify
a. This section contains troubleshooting or
higher level maintenance.
malfunction information and tests for locating and
c. Table 4-2 lists the common malfunctions that
correcting most of the troubles which may develop in the
you may find during the operation or maintenance of the
MINISID III. Each malfunction or trouble symptom for an
MINISID III or its components. You should perform the
individual component, unit, or system is followed by a list
tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order
of tests, inspections necessary for you to determine
listed.
probable causes and suggested corrective actions for
you to remedy the malfunction.
NOTE
b.
This manual cannot list all possible
Before you use this table, be sure you have
malfunctions that may occur or all tests or inspections
performed all normal operational checks. If you
and corrective actions. If a malfunction is not listed (ex
have a malfunction which is not listed in this
table, notify the next higher level of
maintenance.
Table 4-2. TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. POWER SWITCH FAILS TO ACTIVATE MINISID III WHEN TURNED TO ARM OR TEST POSITION
Step I. Battery connector no snapped onto mating receptacles of battery.
CAUTION
Depress safety spring (fig. 4-1) and set power switch to OFF position.
4-2
