Telex Airman 8, Maintenance & Overhaul Manual

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32 Parts List and Disassembly/Assembly Airman 8
2.3.2.7 Replace Cushions and Windscreen
To ensure optimal product performance, it is recommended you replace ear cushions and
headband pads periodically (every six months or sooner, if needed).
2.3.2.7.1 Ear Cushion Replacement
To replace the headband pads , do the following:
Early Version Headband
1. Carefully remove the headband clips (see “Remove the headband cover clips (if
present)” on page 11).
2. Gently pull the headband cover away from the headband .
3. Starting at the either side of the headband carefully work the replacement cover
around the metal headband until it is in place.
Current Version Headpad Holder and Headpad
To replace the headpad holder , do the following:
1. At one end of the headpad holder, carefully pry the holder from the headband cover.
NOTE: Carefully twisting slightly on the headpad holder can help remove the piece easier.
2. With the new headpad holder, hook one side of the headpad holder over the
headband cover .
3. Snap the other side of headpad holder in place . Be sure the headpad holder edge is
over the headband cover.
To replace the headpad , do the following:
1. Grasp the edge of the headband pad .
2. Gently pull the headband pad away from the headpad holder.
3. Remove the paper from the sticky side of the new headband pad.
4. Align the headband pad with the recessed area on the headpad holder.