Motorola ASTRO XTS 3000 User Manual

8-9
Troubleshooting
Leak Areas
Before repairing any leak, read all applicable area repair paragraphs.
This will help to eliminate unnecessary disassembly and reassembly of
a radio with multiple leaks. Troubleshoot only the faulty seal areas
listed in the “Pressure Test” section, and, when multiple leaks exist, in
the order listed.
NOTE: Before reassembling the radio, always install a new
main seal o-ring, and new seals in the defective area.
Housing 1. If a leak occurs at the lens, universal connector, casting/housing
interface, or PTT/Ratt button area of the housing, replace the
housing. Referring to the Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures:
a. Remove the housing assembly from the radio.
b. Discard the housing assembly and main seal o-ring.
c. Install a new main seal o-ring around the casting assembly.
d. Install a new housing assembly to the radio.
e. Inspect the main seal for proper seating.
f. Observe carefully to ensure that the main seal o-ring is not
pinched between the housing and the casting.
2. If the leak occurs at the control top area, remove the knobs, knob
inserts and antenna in order to determine the leak location:
a. Conduct the Pressure Test.
b. Identify the leak location.
Antenna Bushing Seal 1. Referring to the Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures, remove the
housing assembly from the radio.
2. Remove and discard the antenna bushing seal.
3. Inspect the housing seal surface for debris or damage. Remove any
debris and replace housing if damaged.
4. Install a new, well lubricated, antenna seal o-ring. Replacement
antenna seal o-rings are pre-lubricated with Nye Fluorocarbon Gel
865.
5. Install a new, well lubricated, main seal o-ring around the casting
assembly. Replacement main seal o-rings are pre-lubricated with
Nye Fluorocarbon Gel 865.
6. Reassemble the housing assembly to the radio.
7. Inspect the main seal for proper seating. Observe carefully to
ensure that the main seal o-ring is not pinched between the
housing and the casting.
Controls Seal 1. Referring to the Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures, remove the
housing assembly from the radio.
2. Remove the speaker bracket screw.
3. Remove the speaker bracket.
4. Before continuing, install the universal connector cover (5).For
installation instructions refer to Chapter 6 of the XTS 3000 Basic
Service Manual. This will hold the universal connector in place
when the control flex is removed.

Motorola ASTRO XTS 3000 Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola
Model	ASTRO XTS 3000
Category	Radio
Language	English