PART B - PERFORM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
ON M9 DETECTOR PAPER
1.
Before Operation Checks.
a. Check discard or life date.
If dates have passed, requisition new
detector paper.
b. Check cardboard dispenser for damage.
If damaged, order new M9
Detector Paper.
c. Check for red scuff marks or spots, tears, streaks, creases, change
in color, or contamination. If any of these conditions exist, order new M9
Detector Paper.
d. Perform a sticky test.
Fold a 2-inch piece of detector paper,,
adhesive side to adhesive side, and try pulling it apart. If detector paper
can be pulled apart easily, order new M9 Detector Paper.
2.
During Operation Checks.
a. Check that detector paper has not fallen from the Battledress
Overgarment (BDO). Apply fresh piece of detector paper, if needed.
b. Check for other than red spots.
Replace if dirty or greasy, or if
spotted other than red.
3.
After Operation Checks.
a. After
use,
be
sure
that
paper
strips
are
disposed
of
in
trash
container.
b. After use, requisition more M9 Detector Paper, if needed.
PART C - USE M9 DETECTOR PAPER
1.
Prepare for Use.
a. Open shipping bag and remove paper dispenser and plastic storage
bag.
b. Save plastic storage bag and throw shipping bag away.
c. After paper dispenser is removed from shipping bag, immediately
write or stamp current date on the dispenser.
This date will be used to
determine useful life of the detector paper.
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