Maintenance
Inspection and cleaning
Inspection and Cleaning describes how to inspect for dirt a nd damage. It also
describes how to clean the exterior and interior of the instrument. Inspection and
cleaning are done as preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance, when done
regularly, may prevent malfunction and enhance reliability.
Preventive maintenance consists of visually inspecting and cleaning the
instrument and using general care when operating it.
How often maintenance should be performed depends on the severity of the
environment in which the instrument is used. A proper time to perform preventive
maintena
nce is just before any instrument adjustment.
General care
The cabinet helps keep dust out and should normally be in place during operation.
There is no periodic lubrication required for the instrument.
WARNING. To prevent injury or death, power off the instrument and disconnect it
from line voltage before performing any procedure that follows.
Exterior inspection
Inspect the outside of the instrument for damage, wear, and missing parts, using
the following table as a guide. Immediately repair defects that could cause
pers
onal injury or lead to further damage to the instrument.
Table 3-1: External inspection checklist
Item Inspect for Repair action
Cabinet, front
panel, and cover
Cracks, scratches, deformations,
damaged hardware
Repair or replace defective
module
Front-panel
controls
Missing, damaged, or loose controls Repair or replace m issing or
defective controls
Connectors
Broken shells, cracked insulation,
and deformed contacts. Dirt in
connectors
Repair or replace defective
modules. Clear or wash out
dirt
Carrying handle
and cabinet feet
Correct operation Repair or replace defective
part
Accessories
Missing items or parts of items, bent
pins, broken or frayed cables, and
damaged connectors
Repair or replace damaged or
missing items, frayed cables,
and defective modules
Cracks Replace the LCD assemblyLCD
Dirty
Clean with glass cleaner
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