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P6015A Instruction Manual
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Maintenance
The P6015A ordinaril y requi res very little maintenance except for
occasional cleaning. This section provides procedures for preventive
maintenance, corrective maintenance, and removal and replacement
of parts.
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance for the P6015A consists of cleaning and
visual inspection.
CAUTION. Do not atte mpt to remove the rubber cushioni ng ring from
the front of the probe. The ring is bonded to the probe body, and
removal of the ring may cause poor probe response or probe damage.
Cleaning
Accumulation of dirt on the probe body can provide a conduct ion
path that will result in electrical failure. The following procedures
describe how to clean the probe .
CAUTION. To prevent damage to the probe, do not expose it to sprays,
liquids, solvents or chemical cleaning agents. Avoid using chemicals
that contain benzine, benzene, toluene, xy lene, ace tone, or similar
solvents.
Probe Body. The part of t he probe tha t i s most vulnerable to arc ing is
the space between the probe tip and the shield sleeve as shown in
Figure 2--4 on page 2--14. Inspect this area for dirt accumulation.
When nec essary, cl ean t he probe with a dry, lint-free cloth or a
soft-bristle brush. If dirt rem ains, use a soft cloth or swab dampened
with a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution. A swab is useful for cleaning
narrow spaces on the probe, use only enough solution to dampen the