TM 10-6640-238-13
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3-4.
FLUORESCENT LIGHT FIXTURE LAMP AND STARTER.
This task consists of:
a.
Remove
b.
Install
INITIAL SET-UP
Tools Required
General Mechanics Tool Kit, (Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)
Equipment Conditions
Place appropriate circuit breaker in the OFF position.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Before performing any maintenance actions on electrical equipment, ensure all
electrical power has been turned off. Failure to comply with this warning may
result in serious injury or death.
NOTE
Procedures for removing and installing fluorescent lamps and lamp starters in the
emergency light fixtures are identical to the procedures outlined in Paragraph
3-4. To test emergency lights, place MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER A1CB1 in OFF
position. Emergency lights should illuminate.
REMOVE
1.
Remove Fluorescent Lamp. See Figure 3-1.
a.
Loosen four captive screws (1) holding diffuser (2) to lamp fixture and carefully remove diffuser from light fixture.
b.
Release lamp retaining clip (3) and rotate lamp (4) until lamp prongs are free from slot. Remove lamp.
NOTE
If center (blackout) lamp (5) is the defective lamp, perform steps c and d.
c.
Loosen four screws (6) and rotate two standoff brackets (7) 180 degrees. Release lamp retaining clip (3) and rotate
lamp (5) until lamp prongs are free from slot.
d.
Remove tape from both ends of blue filter tube (8) and remove lamp (5). Retain blue filter tube for installation.
2. Remove Fluorescent Lamp Starter.
a.
Loosen four captive screws (1) holding diffuser (2) to lamp fixture and carefully remove diffuser from light fixture.
b.
Rotate starter (9) until prongs are free from slots and remove starter.
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