WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
TM 5-6675-302-14&P
b. Cleaning Inspection and Repair.
Clean parts in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid inhalation of solvent fumes and
prolonged exposure of skin to cleaning
solvent. Wash exposed skin thoroughly.
Dry cleaning solvent (Fed. Spec.
P-D-680) used to clean parts is potential-
ly dangerous to personnel and property.
Do not use near open flame or excessive
heat. Flash point of solvent is 100F to
138F (38C to 59C).
(1) Clean all parts using cleaning solvent and
dry thoroughly. Wipe the level vial with lens tissue
or lens cloth.
(2) Inspect the level vial for cracks, scratches,
and broken vial tip. Inspect the mount and base for
bends, burrs and cracks. Inspect the springs for
cracks. Inspect all threaded parts for worn or
defective threads.
c. Reassembly and Installation.
(1) On model 242406 refer to figure 5-6 and
reassemble and install the circular level. On model
USATS-79 refer to figure 5-10 and install the cir-
cular level.
(2) Install the base plate (para 5-6).
d. Adjustment. If the level bubble is not
centered in the vial, the circular level is out of ad-
justment. Tighten or loosen the three adjusting
screws (7, fig. 5-6 for model 242406 or 14, fig. 5-10
for model USATS-79).
5-9. Optical Plummet.
a. Removal and Disassembly.
(1) Remove the base plate (para 5-6).
(2) Refer to figure 5-7 for model 242406, or
figure 5-8 for model USATS-79, remove and
disassemble the optical plummet.
b. Cleaning, Inspection and Repair.
Clean parts in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid inhalation of solvent fumes and
prolonged exposure of skin to cleaning
solvent. Wash exposed skin thoroughly.
Dry cleaning solvent (Fed. Spec.
P-D-680) used to clean parts is potential-
ly dangerous to personnel and property.
Do not use near open flame or excessive
heat. Flash point of solvent is 100F to
138F (38C to 59C).
(1) Clean all metal parts with cleaning solvent
and dry thoroughly. Clean lenses and prism with
lens tissue or a lens cloth.
(2) Inspect the lenses and prism for scratches,
chips, cracks, and etching. Inspect the housings,
bracket, mount, milled collar, and stop, for dents,
burrs, cracks, and breaks.
(3) Replace all defective parts that cannot be
repaired.
c. Reassembly and Installation.
(1) Refer to figure 5-7 for model 242406 or
figure 5-8 for model USATS-79, to reassemble and
install the optical plummet.
(2) Install the base plate (para 5-6).
5-10. Tribrach Lock Plate and Tribrach.
a. Removal end Disassembly.
(1) Remove the base plate (para 5-6).
(2) Remove the leveling screws (para 5-7).
(3) Remove the circular level (para 5-8).
(4) Remove the optical plummet (para 5-9).
(5) Refer to figure 5-9 for model 242406 or
figure 5-10 for model USATS-79, and remove;
disassemble the tribrach lock plate from the
tribrach.
b. Cleaning, Inspection and Repair.
Clean parts in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid inhalation of solvent fumes and
prolonged exposure of skin to cleaning
solvent. Wash exposed skin thoroughly.
Dry
cleaning solvent (Fed. Spec.
P-D-680) used to clean parts is potential-
ly dangerous to personnel and property.
Do not use near open flame or excessive
heat. Flash point of solvent is 100F to
138F (38C to 59 C).
(1) Clean all metal parts using cleaning sol-
vent and dry thoroughly.
(2) Inspect the lock plate, stop plate, and lever,
for bends, cracks, burns, and excessive wear. In-
spect the tribrach for cracks, burrs, and defective
casting. Inspect all threaded parts for worn or
damaged threads.
(3) Remove all burrs and straighten minor
bends.
(4) Replace all defective parts that cannot be
repaired.
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