RB2G CHASSIS
W580B/W585B/W590B/W600B/W605B/W607B/W608B/WM15B
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3) Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM or battery
operatedAC voltmeter. The 'limit' indication is 0.75V so analog meters must
have an accurate low voltage scale.The SIMPSON'S 250 and SANWA SH-
63TRDare examplesof passive VOMs thatare suitable. Nearly all battery
operateddigital multimeterthat have a 2 VAC range are suitable.
(see Figure 2.)
1-4. Safety Check-Out
Aftercorrecting the original service problem, perform the following
safetychecks beforereleasing the set to the customer:-
1) Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly soldered
connections.Check the entire board surfacefor solder splashes and bridges.
2) Check the inter board wiring to ensure that no wires are pinched or
contact high-wattageresistors.
3)Check all control knobs, shields, covers, ground straps and mounting
hardware have been replaced. Be absolutely certain you have replaced all
the insulators.
4) Look for unauthorizedreplacement parts,particularly transistorsthat
were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and
recommendtheir replacement.
5) Look for parts which, though functioning show obvious signs of
deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their
replacement.
6) Check the line cords for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the
replacement of any such line cord to the customer.
7) Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, metalized knobs, screws and all
other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check leakage test as described
next.
8. For safety reasons, repairing the Power board and/or Inverter board is
prohibited.
Figure 2. AC voltmeterto check AC leakage
Safety Notes
1-3. Caution About the Lithium Battery
1) Danger ofexplosion if batteryis incorrectly replaced. Replaceonly with
the same or equivalent type.
2) Outer case broken battery should not contact to water.
1-5.Leakage Test
The AC leakage fromany exposedmetal part to earth ground and fromall
exposedmetalparts to any exposedmetal part having a return to chassis must
not exceed 0.5mA (500 microamperes).
Leakagecurrent can be measured by any one of the three methods:-
1) A commercial leakage testersuch as the SIMPSON 229 or RCA WT540A.
Follow the manufacturersinstructionsto use those instructions.
2) A battery-operatedAC milliampmeter The DATA PRECISION 245 digital
multimeteris suitable forthis job.
1-6. How to Find a Good Earth Ground
1) A cold-waterpipe is a guaranteedearth ground; the cover-plate retaining
screw on most AC outlet boxes is also at earth ground.
2) If the retaining screw is to be used as your earth ground, verify that it is at
groundby measuring the resistance between it and a cold-water pipe with an
ohmmeter.The reading should be zero ohms.
3) If a cold-waterpipe is not accessible, connecta 60- to 100-watt trouble-
light(not a neon lamp) betweenthe hot side of the receptacle and the
retaining screw. Try both slots,if necessary,to locate the hot side on the line;
the lamp should light at normal brilliance if the screw is at ground potential
(see Figure 3).
Figure 3. Checking for earth
ground.