GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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b. Operational data shall be weighed against design characteristics and capabilities to establish a current, accurate

condition code, in addition to noting missing or defective parts or components, erratic operation and malfunctioning that

would effect the manufacturers design operability.

NOTE

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE CONDITION CODE BE ESTABLISHED

SOLELY ON TIIE PERFORMANCE OF A SPECIFIC REPETITIVE PRODUCTION

OPERATION.

c. The subject evaluation data shall be recorded on the appropriate DOD or DLA forms in accordance with AR

700-43 and validated by the contractor and Government representative.

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a. The following shutdown maintenance and long term preservation procedures shall be accomplished as the first

machine tools are taken out of productive service. Shut down maintenance preservation shall continue down the

production line behind the sequence of operation so that by the time the last machining operation is performed, the plant

equipment utilized on preceding jobs will have been cleaned and preserved.

b. The idle period between the termination of production and shutdown cleaning shall not exceed 48 hours.

Cleaning and preservation shall be accomplished with the machine connected to power so that machine power can be

used to assist in the cleaning operation, the circulation of cleaning solutions and, preservative oils, and to allow power

operations to assure correct reassembly after cleaning and preservation.

c. Disassembly shall be held to the minimum necessary to ensure a thorough cleaning. If disassembly is

necessary and the degree of disassembly is such that reassembly could result in mismatch or misalignment, the machine

shall be operated under power to ensure proper reassembly.

d. If it is necessary to-relocate IPE in-house, liquid lines shall be disconnected and matchmarked, tagged, or

otherwise identified to facilitate reassembly. Open ends and threaded elements shall be plugged, taped, or otherwise

protected to prevent entrance of foreign matter and/or damage in movement.

e. If IPE is removed from its operating position in-house, the main external electrical feedlines shall be

disconnected at respective terminal blocks or junction boxes. Disconnected wiring shall be tagged or otherwise identified

to aid reassembly. Under no circumstances will wiring be cut behind terminal or junction connections. Machine control

wiring shall not be disconnected unless required for relocation. If continuity is disturbed proper identification shall be

made.

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