Chapter 5. PREPARATION FOR LIMITED STORAGE

TM 11-5815-206-12/ TO 31W4-2PGC1-61

CHAPTER 6

PREPARATION FOR LIMITED STORAGE

NOTE

Refer to paragraph 1-5 for general storage

information. The following procedures are

specific instructions for preparation of the

teletypewriters for limited storage.

c. Check to see if the platen is in the letters-

6-1. Disassembly of TT-4(*)/TG and TT-335/TG

shift position. If it is not, operate the letters-shift

a. Disconnect the motor power cord from the ac

c r a n k to move the platen to the letters-shift

power source.

position. Operate the platen lock lever (fig. 2-3) to

b. D i s c o n n e c t t h e p l u g o f P o w e r C a b l e

the left to lock the platen. Close the top door of

Assembly CX-1202/U (fig. 1-5) if used, from the

the dust cover.

dc power source.

d. Wind the motor power cable around the dust

c. If Cable Assemblies CX-1200/U and CX-

cover counterclockwise and clamp the connector to

1201/U (fig. 1-5) were used, pull their plugs from

t h e front of the dust cover; use the clamping

their associated jacks.

d e v i c e . Install and secure the immersionproof

d. Remove the dust cover (para 3-5a).

cover.

e. Disconnect all cable assemblies or signal lines

e. Coil the line cable and insert it into the ac-

from the terminals of the line terminal board (fig.

cessories bag (fig. 1-6).

2-6). Disconnect the protective ground from the

NOTE

ground terminal.

If operation of the TT-537/G is to be

f. Remove the roll of recording paper from the

virtually continuous, with interruptions

rear of the teletypewriter.

only for short-distance moves, one roll of

g. Wind the motor power cord into a coil and tie

r e c o r d i n g paper may remain installed

the coil under the paper chute.

within the dust cover to permit more rapid

h. S e t t h e f o l l o w i n g l o c k i n g d e v i c e s i n t h e

disassembly and reassembly of the

locking position (para 2-6):

equipment.

(1) Platen lock.

(2) Carriage lock.

6-3. Repackaging for Limited Storage or Shipment

(3) Keyboard lock.

a. Insert the teletypewriter into the case (fig. 2-

(4) Blocking plate.

1).

i. Fill the type basket portion of the type-bar

b. Insert the accessories bag of the TT-537/G in

carriage (fig. 1 - 9 ) with cloth or other suitable

the space between the teletypewriter and the case.

wadding and tie the wadding securely to the type-

Insert the cable assemblies and spare parts into

bar carriage to prevent movement of the type bars

Bag CW-356/U, secure the straps and the bag in

during shipment.

place on top of the teletypewriter. Place the

j. Replace the dust cover and immersionproof

technical manuals in a bag of moistureproof

cover.

material, i f available, and wedge the manuals

between the teletypewriter and the case.

6-2. Disassembly of TT-537/G

c. Insert the wooden blocks (fig. 1-13) to wedge

a. Disconnect the plugs of the motor power

the teletypewriter securely in the case.

cable and line cable from the mating connectors of

d. Strap the recording paper rolls to the lid of

the computer. Remove the line cable-plug from the

the case. (See note, paragraph 6-2e).

teletypewriter jack.

e. Close the lid and latch the lid securely to the

b. Open the top door of the dust cover and slide

case.

the carriage fully to the left-hand margin position

and move the carriage lock lever (fig. 2-4) forward

to lock the carriage in position.

6-1