TM 10-6640-216-13&P
3-4. REPAIR FLUORESCENT LIGHT FIXTURE LAMP AND STARTER - continued.
2.
Remove Fluorescent Lamp Starter. (Figure 3-1).
a.
Remove four captive screws holding diffuser to lamp fixture. Carefully remove diffuser
from light fixture.
b.
Rotate starter until prongs are free from slots and remove defective starter..
INSTALLATION
1.
Install Fluorescent Lamp. (Figure 3-1).
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
NOTE
If new lamp is to be installed in the center (blackout lamp)
position, install as per steps a through f. Perform steps c
through f for fluorescent.
Wrap one layer of 3/4 inch tape on both ends of lamp to extend onto the glass 3/8 inch.
Insert lamp into blue filter tube.
Position lamp retaining clips and align new lamp prongs with slots in light assembly.
Insert new lamp into slots and rotate 90 degrees, reposition lamp retaining clips. For
blackout lights, rotate standoff brackets 90 degrees and tighten four screws.
Install lamp diffuser to lamp fixture with four captive screws.
Place circuit breaker CB17 in the ON position.
2.
Install Fluorescent Lamp Starter. (Figure 3-1).
a.
Align new starter prongs with starter slots in light fixture.
b.
Insert new starter into slots and rotate 90 degrees.
c.
Install lamp diffuser to lamp fixture with four captive screws.
d.
Place circuit breaker CB17 in the ON position.
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