PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-614
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 614
JANUARY 2004
Keep It Clean
•
Oil and sweat build up in the liner and destroy the
fabric. Remove the liner and protective pads and wash
them in mild detergent and water. Let them air dry.
Keep It Dry
•
When you take your helmet off, lay it
rightside up. Never stand the helmet on
its head. A good rain will fill it up like a
water bucket. Moisture in the headset
creates a short. If your helmet gets a
good soaking, let it air dry.
Keep It Working
•
Clean all contacts with isopropyl
alcohol and a foam swab.
PS 614
JAN 04
44
CVC Helmet…
You’ve only got
one head. if you
want to keep it
resting comfortably
on your shoulders,
regular CVC helmet
PM is a
must.
Wash protective pads
Put silicone
on O-rings
•
Wipe inside the shell with a soft cloth dampened in
the detergent solution to get rid of dirt and fungus.
•
Clean the cords, straps, microphone and the shell’s
rubber edging the same way.
•
Tap the micro-
phone or earphone in
your hand to dislodge
dirt stuck in the open-
ings. Never clean the
openings with a sharp
instrument, like a pin
or a pencil. You’ll
puncture the mois-
ture seals.
Keep sharp tools away
from microphone
•
Use a dab of silicone to lube the con-
nectors’ O-rings to waterproof the
connections.
•
The headset cords tend to dry and
crack with time. Wipe down the cords
with a little silicone now and then to
keep them flexible.
•
Help waterproof your earphones by
making sure the gaskets are good.
Have DS look at the gaskets and
replace bad ones.
help!!
if you don’t
watch out
for me, I
can’t watch
out for you!
614. 44-45 (C)
11/24/03
2:58 PM
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