Basic Maintenance
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This section of the manual describes preventive maintenance and handling precautions. Each of these
topics provides information vital to the successful operation and maintenance of your radio.
4.1 Preventive Maintenance
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The ASTRO Digital XTS 3000 radios do not require a scheduled preventive maintenance program;
however, periodic visual inspection and cleaning is recommended.
4.1.1 Inspection
Check that the external surfaces of the radio are clean, and that all external controls and switches are
functional. A detailed inspection of the interior electronic circuitry is not needed.
4.1.2 Cleaning
The following procedures describe the recommended cleaning agents and the methods to be
used when cleaning the external surfaces of the radio. External surfaces include the housing
assembly and battery case. These surfaces should be cleaned whenever a periodic visual
inspection reveals the presence of smudges, grease, and/or grime.
The only recommended agent for cleaning the external radio surfaces is a 0.5% solution of
a mild dish washing detergent, such as JOY
The effects of certain chemicals and their vapors can have harmful
results on certain plastics. Aerosol sprays, tuner cleaners, and
other chemicals should be avoided.
68P81083C85-A March 2004
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Chapter
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