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6.4.4
Checking B1 Collector Blower
The collector blower is a rotating component subject to wear. Inspect it every six months.
Follow these steps to check operation of the collector blower:
1.
With the CHPA in Standby state, open the top cover.
2.
Listen for whining, rattling, or other unusual noises from the collector blower that might
indicate worn bearings or other malfunctions. If a mechanical stethoscope is available, listen
for motor-bearing rumble. If such noises are present, replace the blower.
6.4.5
Miscellaneous Cleaning
You must perform the following cleaning procedures on the HPA every three months or more
frequently in unusually dirty environments.
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Clean all transformers, inductors, and coils, using a small vacuum cleaner, a compressed-air
blower at low pressure, or a lint-free cloth.
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Clean the front panel using a dry, clean cloth or a soft-bristled brush.
6.5 Electrical Preventive Maintenance
Operating voltages and metering accuracy must be verified every six months. If any voltage is
not within the range stated in the maintenance chapter for the assembly, it should be adjusted;
the daily log for the equipment should note the indication before and after adjustment. In
addition, perform the entire initial power-on and checkout as described in Chapter 4, “Initial
Power-on and Checkout.” The assemblies to be checked and adjusted are A1, A2, A5, A7, and
A9. Also test the safety, fault, and alarm circuits. Refer to the appropriate assembly maintenance
section for adjustment. After performance testing (described later in this chapter), it may be
necessary to replace V1 or V2 if the results are not within specification.
6.6 Spare TWT Maintenance and Periodic
Operation of the Amplifier
The following procedure is recommended for conditioning spare TWTs. It is also applicable for
HPAs that are used only occasionally or are turned off for prolonged periods of time (several
weeks or months). The following list presents the conditions for operating the TWT (ranked
from most to least desirable effects on the life of the TWT).
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Amplifier continuously running in the Beam On state with RF on
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Beam on, RF off during downtime
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Beam and heater off during long downtime