Boom Assembly/Mounting Hardware Removal and Replacement (ACAPS Type B and CAPS Type II)

TM 11-5830-263-20&P

3.9.8.

Boom Assembly/Mounting Hardware Removal and Replacement (ACAPS Type B and

CAPS Type II) (Fig. 3-25)

NOTE

The boom assembly and mounting hardware removal and replacement procedures are

combined as the removal and replacement of one item effects the other.

NOTE

If required the Microphone, Boom, and Cable Assembly can be removed in its entirety.

Unplug the microphone cable jack from the headset port and follow the procedural steps

for removing and replacing the mounting hardware only.

Figure 3-25. Microphone Boom Assembly Removal and Replacement (ACAPS Type B and CAPS

Type II)

a. Removal

1. Using a cross-tipped screwdriver remove screw (6) and washer (5) securing mounting hardware

to headset.

2. Unscrew knob (4).

3. Remove boom clamp (3), boom guides (1), and boom assembly (2) by sliding off mounting post.

b. Replacement

1. Align boom assembly arms (2) into slots between the two boom guides (1) and hold in place.

2. Place, boom guides (1) with boom assembly (2) on the on the mounting post and hold in place.

3. Place boom clamp (3) on mounting post so that the serrated edge is flush against the boom guide

(1) and hold in place.

4. Place knob(4) on mounting post and turn clockwise and tighten until secure.

5. Using a cross tipped screwdriver place washer (5) and screw (1) in end of mounting post and

tighten until secured.