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RMSAL
USER MANUAL
3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 RMSAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
After each use, clean the RMSAL by flushing with fresh water and wiping away
excess with a soft, dry cloth. Fresh water cleaning should be conducted on the
RMSAL after each use and especially after exposure to saltwater, chemicals, and
other foreign matter.
Use the supplied treated lens cloth to gently and carefully wipe down the laser
aiming and illumination windows. If not available, then use a soft cloth dampened
with clean water, alcohol, or general purpose window cleaner to gently remove
any debris or foreign matter taking special care not to scratch the laser windows.
Prior to use in operations where immersion in water is required, inspect the
O-ring seals in the battery cap to make sure that it is free of sand, dirt, or other
foreign particles. Thoroughly clean the O-ring, battery cap, and the back of the
battery compartment where the O-ring seals against the main body. If the O-ring
becomes nicked or cut or is observed to be dried out, then the O-ring should
be replaced. If the battery cap is bent or scratched/scarred in the O-ring seat
area, then it should be replaced. Periodically lubricate all O-rings with fluorinated
grease.
Perform an inspection after each use paying careful attention to rubber window
caps. Replace missing or damaged covers. Also check the basic kit inventory to
make sure that no parts or components are damaged or missing. Replacement
should be a high priority. Inspect the rubber buttons (FIRE/Pulse/Power UP-
DOWN) for cracks, wear, or drying out before and after each mission. Verify that
all captivated parts are intact (battery cap, ballistic adjustment tool, lens caps)
and repair or replace any damaged or missing lanyards and components.
Check labels to make sure that they are not missing or illegible due to use and
routine damage.
Replace all expendables after each mission and inspect expendables prior to
each mission. Typical items needed to be replaced as part of the standard kit are
batteries, Velcro pile, straps, and lens cloths.
All user repair parts can be installed at the unit level. No special tools or
equipment are required to service and maintain the RMSAL mission-ready
status.