Connector Replacement; Communications Posts; Communications Post Removal - Kirby Morgan KMB-18 A/B Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Fig. 6.17 Separate the connector from the mask frame.
6) Pull the connector (80) through the gland (76).
(Note: It will be much easier to do this if the lugs
(81) are cut off the end of the connector (80) first.
Save the front and back ferrules (77, 78) and the
packing nut (79).
(Note: The entire waterproof connector assem-
bly (80a) may also be replaced with Part #505-
047 Waterproof Connector Assembly.)
6.4.5.2 Connector (81) Replacement
1) Lubricate the new connector (80) with silicone
grease.
2) Slide the packing nut (79) and ferrules (77, 78)
onto the new connector (80).
Fig. 6.18 Slide the packing nut and ferrules onto the new
connector.
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3) Feed the connector (80) through the packing
gland (76). If the lugs (81) were removed, solder
them onto the connector wires.
4) Check the O-ring (74) on the packing gland
(76). Replace or lubricate as necessary.
5) Install the connector/packing gland assembly
(74 , 76-81) in the mask frame (17).
6) Install and tighten the nut (70) on the packing
gland (76) until it is snug.
7) Connect the wire lugs (81) on the connector to
the communications posts (73) or terminal block
(82) if used.
Fig. 6.19 Tighten the nut on the packing gland.

6.4.6 Communications Posts (73)

6.4.6.1 Communications Post Removal

Tools Required;
3/8 inch Open End Wrench
1) Disconnect the communications set (13) as per
Sections 6.4.3 and 6.4.4.
2) Remove the nut (71) and washer (72).
3) Pull the communications post (73) away from
the mask frame (17).