Maintenance And Adjustments; General Information; G2. Service Otis Ccsmcsasiies; Cleaning - Kenwood TS-140S Instruction Manual

6. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
6-1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested
to specification before shipment. Under normal cir-
cumstances thé transceiver will operate in accord-
ance with these operating instructions. All ad-
justable trimmers and coils in your transceiver were
preset at the factory and should only be readjusted
by a qualified technician with proper test equipment.
Attempting service or alignment without factory
authorization can void the transceiver's warranty.
When operated properly, the transceiver can give
years of service without requiring realignment. The
information in this section gives some general ser-
vice procedures which can be accomplished without
sophisticated test equipment.
6-2. SERVICE
Should it ever become necessary to return the equip-
ment to your dealer or service center for repair, pack
in its original box and packing, and include a full
description of the problems involved. Also include
your telephone number. You need not return ac-
cessory items unless directly related to the service
problem.
You may return your radio for service to the
Authorized KENWOOD Dealer from whom you pur-
chased it. A copy of the service report will be return-
ed with the unit. Please do not send sub-assemblies
or printed circuit boards. Send the complete unit, in
its original boxes and packing.
Tag all returned items with your name and call for
identification. Please mention the model and serial
number of your radio in any _ correspondence,
whether phone or written. For future reference,
record this information in the space provided on the
back cover of this manual.
Service note:
Dear OM, if you desire to correspond on a technical
or operational problem, please make your note short,
complete, and to the point. And PLEASE make it
readable.
Please list: Model and serial number.
The question or problem you are having.
Please give sufficient detail to diagnose: other equip-
ment in the station, meter readings and anything you
feel might be useful in attempting diagnosis.
Caution:
Do not pack the equipment in crushed newspapers
for shipment! Extensive damage may result, during
shipping.
Notes:
1. Record the date of purchase, serial number and
dealer from whom purchased.
2. For your own information, retain a written record
of any maintenance performed on the unit.
3. When claiming warranty service, please include a
photocopy of the bill of sale, or other proof of pur-
chase showing the date of sale.
6-3. CLEANING
The knobs, front panel and cabinet of the transceiver
are likely to become soiled after extended use. The
knobs should be removed from the transceiver and
cleaned with a neutral soap and warm water. Use a
neutral soap (not harsh chemicals) and damp cloth to
clean the cabinet and front panel.
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