Figure 5-8. Field Service Kit and Instructions.

TM 746-10

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Only trained personnel shall handle unpreserved ESDS items. Disconnect all power before handling

any item.

STEPS:

1. Place unfolded workmat on table or floor near work area or service location.

NOTE: Remove all material from pockets and away from mat.

2. Attach ground cord to mat fastener A, B, or C; attach bulldog clip to mainframe, chassis, or other bare metal surface

near item to be replaced or removed. This surface must be a part of unit assembly containing item.

3. The wrist strap coil cord containing resistor, shall be attached to the same mat fastener as the ground connector A, B,

or C; adjust wrist strap over wrist against bare skin.

4. Proceed now to remove, replace, or handle the ESDS item only on the mat surface. Keep all other tools or non-

ESDS items off the mat.

5. ESDS items to be returned (e.g., condition code F) for repair or otherwise removed from the static dissipating mat

shall be packaged to prevent any further deterioration. This procedure is the only technique where the reuse of ESD

preservation material is encouraged. Place item in pouch D, made from material conforming to MIL-P-81997, type II.

Fold over opening and place in shielding bag E, made from material conforming to MIL-B-81705, type I. Fold the

opening, and place a rubber band over this shielding bag. Do not use adhesive tape. Item can now be handled as you

would any other non-ESDS item.

NOTE: Do not disassemble the field service kit until all procedures have been completed.

Figure 5-8. Field Service Kit and Instructions.

c. Wrap the item with barrier material conforming

in half and heat sealed on three sides. This becomes

the unit pack which can be handled as you would any

to MIL-B-81705, type II, or cushion sharp edges and

non-ESDS item.

extrusions with material conforming to PPP-C-1842,

type III, style A or B.

e. Place a sensitive electronic device unit pack

d. Place the wrapped or cushioned item in a bag

label (fig 5-10) on the unit pack as illustrated in figure 5-

9. In the absence of NSNs, local purchase procedures

(MIL-B-117, type I, class F, style I) made from material

shall be followed when ordering this unit pack sensitive

conforming to MIL-B-81705, type I. The bag shall be

electronic device label. When

made of one piece of material folded

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