Table 1-1.
OPERATOR’S PREVENTIVE
B - Before
W - Weekly
D - During
M - Monthly
A
ITEM
NO.
1
After
IN-
TER-
VAL
B/W
B
Q - Quarterlv
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MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (Cont)
AN - Annually
(Number) - Hundreds of Hours
S
- Semiannually
BI
- Biennially
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
PROCEDURE
VAN BODY
INSPECT EXTERIOR (Cont).
8.
Visually inspect ground connections to be sure
ground cable is connected to terminal lug and
ground rod.
If necessary, clean:
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. POWER
CABLE MUST BE DE-ENERGIZED BEFORE
SERVICING ENTRY PANEL CONNECTIONS.
DEATH CAN RESULT FROM FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS SAFETY PRECAUTION.
Turn power off to cable. Disconnect from power
source.
Disconnect ground lug from ground rod.
Clean lug, cable end, and rod with wire brush.
Reconnect ground cable lug to rod.
Disconnect ground cable end from entry panel.
Clean terminal and cable end with wire brush.
Reconnect ground cable to entry panel.
Reconnect cable to power source. Turn power on.
9.
Inspect two boarding ladders:
Secure attachment of handrails.
Broken steps.
Locking pins in place.
For Readiness
Reporting,
Equipment Is
Not Ready/
Available If:
Ground
connec-
tions are
broken or
missing.
Steps broken
or ladder
will not
lock in
place.
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