CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
12. Uncrating, Note. For used or reconditioned
(7) Open the transit case and remove the panel
equipment
protecting pad.
Note. For used or reconditioned equipment, refer to
(8) The unpacking procedure is now complete, and
the signal generator is ready for a thorough
delivery check.
a. General. Equipment may be shipped in oversea
c. Checking.
Before operating the signal
packing cases, domestic packing cases and, sometimes,
generator for the first time, check the equipment for
in its own carrying cases. When new equipment is
possible shipping damage.
received, select a location where the equipment can be
unpacked without exposure to the elements and which is
(1) To make an exterior check, remove the
convenient to the permanent or semipermanent
generator from the transit case and check the
installation of the equipment. The instructions in b
front panel for bent case, loose knobs, broken
below apply to equipment shipped in export packing
meter face, and bent controls.
cases, and the instructions in d below apply to
(2) To make an interior check, remove the left
equipment in domestic packing cases. Aside from
cover panel by unscrewing the six screws on the
checking to make sure that all carrying cases are
left side of the generator. This permits removal
present and that the equipment is undamaged, special
of the top and bottom sliding panels. Check the
unpacking and uncrating procedures are not necessary
interior for broken or misplaced tubes, bent
for equipment shipped in carrying cases.
shafts, and loose wiring (fig. 4).
(3) When the checks are completed, replace the
Caution
cover panels and return the generator to its
Be careful when uncrating, unpacking,
transit case.
and handling the equipment; it is
easily damaged.
If it becomes
d. Unpacking Domestic Packing Cases.
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damaged or exposed, a complete
equipment may be received in domestic packing cases.
overhaul might be required or the
The instructions given in a above also apply to
equipment might be rendered useless.
unpacking domestic shipments. Cut the metal bands.
Open the cartons that protect the equipment; if heavy
wrapping paper has been used, remove it carefully and
(1) Unpack the equipment as near tile operating
take out the components. Check the contents of the
position as is convenient.
packing case against the master packing slip.
(2) Cut and fold back the metal straps that encircle
13. Placement of Equipment
the wooden crate; use a pair of tin snips or a
large pair of diagonal cutting pliers.
a. Place Signal Generator AN/URM-70 within 6
feet of a power receptacle or use an extension cord. All
(3) Remove the nails with a nail puller. Remove
control operations and connections are made at the front
the top and one side of the packing case. Do
panel; therefore, the signal generator may be placed
not attempt to pry off the sides and top; the
directly against a wall, partition, or another piece of
equipment may be damaged.
equipment. If the temperature of the surrounding air is
(4) Remove the top pad and the two manuals which
above 95F., the instrument must be operated outside
are inclosed in waterproof bags..
the transit case, and with adequate ventilation of the
(5) Open the carton and remove the padding from
sides, back, and top. If possible, place the generator
around the transit case.
above and behind the unit being worked on.
(6) Lift the transit case out of the carton.
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