Safety, Care and Handling

TM 55-1905-223-24-14

Table 1-1. Equipment Data - CONT

Characteristic

Reference Data

Bearing Repeater Power Input

70 Vdc step voltage

24 Vdc lamp voltage

Pelorus Stand Power Input

70 Vdc step voltage

24 Vdc lamp voltage

Open Scale Repeater Power Input

70 Vdc step voltage

24 Vdc lamp voltage

Bulkhead Mounting Bracket Power

70 Vdc step voltage

Input

24 Vdc lamp voltage

d. Safety, Care and Handling. Safety precautions must be observed at all times while performing maintenance.

General WARNINGS and first-aid data appear in front of this manual. Review all safety information before starting any

task. Carefully read through an entire maintenance procedure before performing any maintenance function. Make sure

the task can be done safely. All WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES are of great importance to your safety and the

safety of the equipment.

(1) Keep Away From Live Circuits. The soldier must at all times observe all safety regulations. Do not

replace components inside the equipment with power turned on. Under certain conditions, dangerous potentials may exist

when power is turned off. Always remove power at its source, and discharge or ground a circuit before touching it.

(2) Do Not Service Alone. Under no circumstances should any soldier reach into or enter an enclosure

for the purpose of maintenance or service of the equipment except in the presence of another soldier who is capable of

rendering aid and assistance.

(3) Resuscitation. Soldiers working with or near energized equipment should be familiar with modern

1-7. Magnetic Compass.

a. Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features. These are broad points about the magnetic compass.

(1) Characteristics:

o Magnets align themselves with the magnetic field in which they exist.

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