TM5-4220-231-14&P
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services For DivingOperations - (Con't).
B-Before
D-During
A-After
W-Weekly
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED.
Equipment
is
NO
Not Ready/
B
D
A
W
PROCEDURE
Available
If:
4
0
0
Valves
(4).
Check
all valve control
knobs
for
Valve
knob
is
operability.
Turn each
knob
counterclockwise
to
missing,
the open
position
and then
clockwise
to the
broken
or
closed
position.
Replace
control
knob
if missing
valve
or broken.
operation
is
jammed,
excessively
tight,
or
loose.
WARNING
Extreme
care
must
be exercised
when
handling
pressure
gages.
Failure to keep
gages
free of oil,
grease,
rust, or contaminants
may
cause
damage
or inaccurate
readings.
Failure to observe
this
warning
may
result
in equipment
failure,
injury, or
death
to personnel.
5
0
0
Gages
(5).
Inspect
for damaged
pointers,
Lens
is
cracked
or broken
lens,
missing
or unseated
missing
or
retaining
ring, or other
visible damage.
Replace
if
broken.
damaged.
Needle
pointer
is
damaged
or
not adjusted
to 0 psig.
0
0
Ensure
pointer
is set to 0 psig.
Adjust
as
required.
0
Monitor
gages
to ensure
proper
pressure
ranges
Sudden
drop
during
operation.
in pressure
affects
diver's
breathing
(EXECUTE
EMERGENCY
PROCE-
DURES,
para
2-10).
0
Check
depth
gages
for accurate
readings.
Depth
gage
shows
inaccurate
reading.
2-18