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REMOVING OR INSTALLING CONNECTORS (Continued)

Dry the outside surface of electrical connectors and receptacles with a cloth before loosening them for

disassembly. Moisture can be present from rain, snow, washing, or dew.

If connectors cannot be removed by hand, use conduit style slip joint pliers with plastic jaw inserts

to loosen them. Finish removal by hand. Straighten any bent contacts with long round nose pliers.

When installing connectors on larger harnesses, another soldier will be needed to help aline the

mating ends of the cable. Make sure that contacts and keyways line up. Tighten twist-snap-type

connectors until a click is heard. Tighten screw-on-type connectors until ratchet noise is heard to

indicate that connectors are tight.

Put a protective cap or plug over any electrical connector that is left uncovered. Cover connectors on

any item being moved to or from the tank. Remove covers when connectors are installed.

Look at connectors for broken, missing, or pushed in contacts before making any connections. If a

connector is bad, repair it. Tighten connectors by hand whenever tools are not called out.

CARE

REMOVED

PARTS

AND

COMPONENTS

SUPPLIES: Writing pencil (Item 27, Appendix B)

Tag (Item 26, Appendix B) (as required)

Before removing any parts or components, check to see if the part or component and mounting area

are identified. If not, write identification on tags and fasten tags to the part or component and the

mounting area. If tag cannot be fastened to a part or component or mounting area, mark

identification on the part or component and mounting area with pencil.

Look carefully at parts and components for signs of trouble while doing routine work. Replace

damaged or cross threaded screws and nuts. Check for torn or stretched gaskets or leaks. Check

mounting, parts, and shafts for alinement. Tighten loose parts. Straighten bent parts if possible and

check for cracks. Replace damaged or missing parts.

CARE

SLINGS

Check slings for damaged, worn, or cracked links in chain or breaks, cuts or signs of fraying cables.

Replace damaged slings.

Check that safety hooks and latches are in good working order and are not damaged. Replace slings

with damaged hooks or latches.

SILVER

BRAZE

INSPECTION

Check brazements after repair for cracks. Cracks are not allowed.

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