PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-681

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 681

AUGUST 2009
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-681 - Page 25 of 33
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PS 681
AUG 09
Passing the Test
Before running a PATS test, make sure the tested Soldier doesn’t eat, drink, use
mouthwash or smoke for at least 30 minutes before testing. The Soldier should also
wash off all colognes and lotions. Soldiers should avoid gum chewing and talking
during testing. Failure to follow these instructions will ruin the tests.
After the Test
When you’re through testing,
remove
the
alcohol
cartridge.
Otherwise, alcohol saturates the
counting
mechanism.
Put
the
storage cap back on to seal out dirt
and moisture while the PATS sits.
Let the PATS run for 3-5 minutes
to get rid of excess alcohol.
Don’t let moisture that’s built
up in the tube assembly during
testing get in the PATS. When
you take off the tubes, pull the
tubes off without lifting them.
Otherwise, moisture drains down
the tubes. To dry the tubes, hang
them up in the middle so both ends
point down until the assembly is
completely dry. Never use a tube
assembly that’s damp.
Need Help?
If you have questions about your PATS, go to
or call the JPEO CBD Hotline at (866) 476-8404.
If your PATS isn’t working, send it to:
TMDE
ATTN: AMSAM-TMD-SE
Bldg 5435
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
The only alcohol to use with PATS is
pure reagent grade isopropyl alcohol
,
NSN 6810-01-584-3650. That’s the purest alcohol available. If you use the cheap
kind, the PATS optical system will clog. The only ±x is to send it to the repair
facility in Alabama.
Take off the storage cap only
to install the alcohol cartridge.
That keeps dirt out of PATS
that can cause contamination
and bad readings.
Don’t let the cartridge touch
anything before you screw it
into PATS. If you must set the
cartridge down, set it upright
on its end so it won’t get dirty.
While the cartridge is in the
PATS, put the storage cap on
the alcohol ±ll capsule to keep
dirt out of the capsule.
As Pure as Possible
M41 PATS…
As Pure as Possible
for more
information,
contact tmde’s
william walton
at dsn
7
88-8546,
(256) 842-8546.
Remove storage cap only
to install alcohol cartridge
Set cartridge
down on its end
Don’t let it
touch anything
Pull out
cartridge for
shutdown
Hang tubes
up to dry
the m41 pats (protection
assessment test system) is
very
particular about its alcohol.
it can’t
stand the
cheap stuff!
This
is the
best
alcohol
you’re
ever
going to find!
Sure
smells
good!
I don’t care
how
good you
think it is —
there’s
only
one kind
of
alcohol for
me!
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