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What is the primary purpose of painting equipment in the telecommunication industry?
What is the primary purpose of painting equipment in the telecommunication industry?
- To increase the weight of the equipment
- To act as a protective barrier against corrosion (correct)
- To reduce the cost of equipment maintenance
- To provide good aesthetics
Which of the following equipment does not require regular painting?
Which of the following equipment does not require regular painting?
- Cable route marker
- Control room equipment (correct)
- Antenna towers
- Telephone stands
What is the recommended finishing for wood work in telecommunication equipment?
What is the recommended finishing for wood work in telecommunication equipment?
- Bright red paint
- Glossy silver finish
- Matte black finish
- Natural color varnish (correct)
Why is it essential to repaint equipment before damage occurs?
Why is it essential to repaint equipment before damage occurs?
Which of the following is not a type of modern painting technique?
Which of the following is not a type of modern painting technique?
What should be considered when repainting equipment?
What should be considered when repainting equipment?
Which of the following equipment requires occasional painting?
Which of the following equipment requires occasional painting?
What is the benefit of modern painting techniques like Powder Coating?
What is the benefit of modern painting techniques like Powder Coating?
Why is painting essential for outdoor telecom items made of metallic case?
Why is painting essential for outdoor telecom items made of metallic case?
What type of equipment usually requires marking for the position of telecommunication cable joints?
What type of equipment usually requires marking for the position of telecommunication cable joints?
What is the primary responsibility of an SSE/JE in regards to outsourced painting work?
What is the primary responsibility of an SSE/JE in regards to outsourced painting work?
What should be done to avoid loss of material due to skinning and contamination of paints?
What should be done to avoid loss of material due to skinning and contamination of paints?
What should be done before applying paint to a metal surface?
What should be done before applying paint to a metal surface?
How many coats of paints should be applied to a new steel work?
How many coats of paints should be applied to a new steel work?
What should be done when repainting a structure if the old paint does not show any signs of blistering, scaling or cracking?
What should be done when repainting a structure if the old paint does not show any signs of blistering, scaling or cracking?
Who is responsible for ensuring the painting programme is strictly adhered to?
Who is responsible for ensuring the painting programme is strictly adhered to?
What should be done when mixing paints from pigments and pastes?
What should be done when mixing paints from pigments and pastes?
What should be avoided when mixing paints?
What should be avoided when mixing paints?
Why should paints be stored in a cool dry place?
Why should paints be stored in a cool dry place?
What should be done during the inspection of painting work?
What should be done during the inspection of painting work?
What is the frequency of painting outdoor equipment?
What is the frequency of painting outdoor equipment?
What is the responsibility of each SSE/JE in regards to painting?
What is the responsibility of each SSE/JE in regards to painting?
What is the purpose of maintaining a painting register?
What is the purpose of maintaining a painting register?
What is the frequency of painting emergency telephone socket posts?
What is the frequency of painting emergency telephone socket posts?
What is the colour of paint used for marking on OHE masts for the position of telecommunication cable joints?
What is the colour of paint used for marking on OHE masts for the position of telecommunication cable joints?
Who is responsible for fixing the scale of paints to be used?
Who is responsible for fixing the scale of paints to be used?
What is the basis for modifying the painting intervals for a particular area?
What is the basis for modifying the painting intervals for a particular area?
What is the purpose of the painting programme?
What is the purpose of the painting programme?
What is the frequency of polishing wood work?
What is the frequency of polishing wood work?
What is the colour of paint used for emergency telephone socket posts?
What is the colour of paint used for emergency telephone socket posts?
What should be done to patches of blistering, scaling or cracking on metal surfaces?
What should be done to patches of blistering, scaling or cracking on metal surfaces?
What should be used to clean the surface of metal before painting?
What should be used to clean the surface of metal before painting?
What should be done with old paint on a metal surface before repainting?
What should be done with old paint on a metal surface before repainting?
How should paint be applied to a metal surface?
How should paint be applied to a metal surface?
What should be done with brushes after use?
What should be done with brushes after use?
What is the recommended frequency for repainting Telecom Towers?
What is the recommended frequency for repainting Telecom Towers?
What should be done to the previous paint before repainting a Telecom Tower?
What should be done to the previous paint before repainting a Telecom Tower?
What color scheme is recommended for Telecom Towers?
What color scheme is recommended for Telecom Towers?
Who is responsible for monitoring the timely painting of Telecom Towers in Railway Boundaries?
Who is responsible for monitoring the timely painting of Telecom Towers in Railway Boundaries?
What should be done if a deficiency is noticed in the painting of a Telecom Tower?
What should be done if a deficiency is noticed in the painting of a Telecom Tower?
What is the primary purpose of painting equipment in the telecommunication industry?
What is the primary purpose of painting equipment in the telecommunication industry?
Which of the following equipment requires regular painting?
Which of the following equipment requires regular painting?
What is the recommended color scheme for repainting equipment?
What is the recommended color scheme for repainting equipment?
Why is it important to repaint equipment before damage occurs?
Why is it important to repaint equipment before damage occurs?
What is the purpose of marking on OHE masts for the position of telecommunication cable joints?
What is the purpose of marking on OHE masts for the position of telecommunication cable joints?
What is the recommended finishing for wood work in telecommunication equipment?
What is the recommended finishing for wood work in telecommunication equipment?
Which of the following is a type of modern painting technique?
Which of the following is a type of modern painting technique?
Why is painting essential for outdoor telecom items made of metallic case?
Why is painting essential for outdoor telecom items made of metallic case?
What is the purpose of repainting equipment?
What is the purpose of repainting equipment?
What should be considered when repainting equipment?
What should be considered when repainting equipment?
What should be considered when modifying the painting intervals for a particular area?
What should be considered when modifying the painting intervals for a particular area?
What is the frequency of painting indoor equipment?
What is the frequency of painting indoor equipment?
What is the responsibility of each SSE/JE in regards to painting?
What is the responsibility of each SSE/JE in regards to painting?
What is the recommended colour scheme for emergency telephone socket posts?
What is the recommended colour scheme for emergency telephone socket posts?
What should be maintained by each SSE/JE for telecommunication equipment?
What should be maintained by each SSE/JE for telecommunication equipment?
What is the frequency of painting outdoor equipment?
What is the frequency of painting outdoor equipment?
What should be done to outdoor equipment that requires painting?
What should be done to outdoor equipment that requires painting?
What is the purpose of the painting programme?
What is the purpose of the painting programme?
What is the responsibility of the Sr.DSTE in regards to painting?
What is the responsibility of the Sr.DSTE in regards to painting?
What is the frequency of polishing wood work?
What is the frequency of polishing wood work?
What should be avoided when storing paints?
What should be avoided when storing paints?
What is the correct procedure for mixing paints from pigments and pastes?
What is the correct procedure for mixing paints from pigments and pastes?
What should be done to the surface of metal before applying paint?
What should be done to the surface of metal before applying paint?
How many coats of paints should be applied to a new steel work?
How many coats of paints should be applied to a new steel work?
What should be done when repainting a structure if the old paint shows signs of blistering, scaling or cracking?
What should be done when repainting a structure if the old paint shows signs of blistering, scaling or cracking?
What is the primary responsibility of an SrDSTE in regards to painting?
What is the primary responsibility of an SrDSTE in regards to painting?
What should be done to avoid loss of material due to skinning and contamination of paints?
What should be done to avoid loss of material due to skinning and contamination of paints?
Why is it essential to ensure the painting programme is completed in due time?
Why is it essential to ensure the painting programme is completed in due time?
What should be done during the inspection of painting work?
What should be done during the inspection of painting work?
What should be done to the equipment during the inspection of painting work?
What should be done to the equipment during the inspection of painting work?
What should be done to avoid skinning and contamination of paints?
What should be done to avoid skinning and contamination of paints?
What should be done to a metal surface before applying paint?
What should be done to a metal surface before applying paint?
What should be done to patches of blistering, scaling or cracking on metal surfaces?
What should be done to patches of blistering, scaling or cracking on metal surfaces?
How should paint be applied to a metal surface?
How should paint be applied to a metal surface?
What should be done with old paint on a metal surface before repainting?
What should be done with old paint on a metal surface before repainting?
What should be done with brushes after use?
What should be done with brushes after use?
What is the recommended frequency for repainting Telecom Towers?
What is the recommended frequency for repainting Telecom Towers?
What should be done to the previous paint before repainting a Telecom Tower?
What should be done to the previous paint before repainting a Telecom Tower?
What color scheme is recommended for Telecom Towers?
What color scheme is recommended for Telecom Towers?
Who is responsible for monitoring the timely painting of Telecom Towers in Railway Boundaries?
Who is responsible for monitoring the timely painting of Telecom Towers in Railway Boundaries?
Study Notes
Painting of Telecom Equipment
- Paint acts as a protective barrier between equipment casing and the corrosive environment, providing good aesthetics and ensuring long life.
- Equipment should be procured with lifelong painting, achieved through modern painting techniques like Powder Coating.
- Repainting is required when damage to the equipment casing takes place.
Items of Equipment Requiring Painting
- Regular painting:
- Antenna towers
- Emergency telephone socket posts and socket boxes
- Marking on OHE masts for the position of telecommunication cable joints
- Battery stands
- Telephone stands
- Train control telephone apparatus
- Modem stands
- Outdoor telecom items made of metallic case exposed to rains and direct heat
- Cable route marker
- Poles & Boards of passenger amenities boards
- Occasional painting:
- Control room equipment
- Way station control equipment
- Equipment racks and ladders
Colouring Scheme
- All wood work should be finished with natural color varnish.
- Original color scheme adopted by manufacturers should be followed in repainting.
- When there are patches of blistering, scaling, or cracking, these patches should be cleaned and treated like a new structure.
Precautions
- Paints should be stored in a cool, dry place away from flame or naked light.
- Containers should be kept securely closed when not in use to avoid loss of material due to skinning and contamination.
- Paints, especially quick-drying paints, should not be left open to the atmosphere.
Mixing of Paints
- Paints should be prepared in accordance with standard specifications.
- Linseed oil turpentine should not be added to ready-mixed paints.
- Mixing of kerosene with paints is forbidden.
Painting of Steel Works
- The surface of metal should be clean and free from dirt, scale, old paint, and rust before applying paint.
- Painting should be done preferably during dry weather.
- For new steel work, 3 coats of paints should be applied, including an approved primer and a specific color and quality.
Inspection
- Each SSE/JE should ensure that outsourced painters are making satisfactory progress and following instructions.
- Each SrDSTE should ensure that the painting program is strictly adhered to and completed in due time.
Painting Programme
- Each SSE/JE should draw out a schedule of painting for all equipment under their charge.
- The quantities required should be worked out based on the scale of paints to be fixed by the Sr.DSTE.
Painting Register
- Each SSE/JE should maintain a painting register, one page or more for each equipment on their section.
- Record of painting work done with dates of commencing and completing the work should be regularly entered in this register.
Painting of Telecom Towers
- Telecom towers should be painted as per Civil Aviation Regulations.
- Repainting of towers should be done every five years or earlier depending on the conditions of the towers and climatic conditions.
- Painting of towers should be done with international orange and international white colors, alternating each 5-meter band, starting with international orange at the top.
Additional Points
- Emergency telephone socket posts should be painted with alternatively black and white paints for 15 cm length each.
- Marking on OHE masts for the position of telecommunication cable joints and Emergency Socket post where available should be of red paint.
Painting of Telecom Equipment
- Painting acts as a protective barrier between equipment casing and corrosive environment, provides good aesthetics, and ensures long life.
- Equipment should be procured with life-long painting achieved through modern techniques like Powder Coating, etc.
Items Requiring Painting
- Antenna towers
- Emergency telephone socket posts and socket box
- Marking on OHE masts for the position of telecommunication cable joints
- Battery stands
- Telephone stands
- Train control telephone apparatus
- Modem stands
- Outdoor telecom items made of metallic case exposed to rains and direct heat
- Cable route marker
- Poles & Boards of passenger amenities boards
Colouring Scheme
- All wood work shall be finished with natural colour varnish.
- Original colour scheme adopted by manufacturers should be followed in repainting.
Painting Intervals
- All wood work is polished once in 2 years.
- All outdoor equipment is painted once in 3 years.
- All indoor equipment is painted once in 4 years.
- Emergency telephone socket posts and on OHE masts for cable joints and emergency socket posts are painted once a year.
Painting Programme
- Each SSE/JE is responsible for painting and maintaining equipment under their charge.
- A schedule of painting for all equipment should be drawn up, including quantities required.
- Work should be executed by an outsourcing agency.
Painting Register
- Each SSE/JE must maintain a painting register, with one page or more for each equipment on their section.
- Record of painting work done, including dates of commencing and completing work, should be regularly entered in the register.
Emergency Telephone Socket Posts
- Posts should be painted with alternatively black and white paints for 15 cms length each.
Marking on OHE Masts
- Marking on OHE masts for the position of telecommunication cable joints and emergency socket posts should be of red paint.
Precautions
- Paints should be stored in a cool dry place away from flame or naked light.
- Containers should be kept securely closed when not in use to avoid loss of material due to skinning and contamination.
Mixing of Paints
- Paints from pigments and pastes should be prepared in accordance with standard specifications.
- Linseed oil turpentine should not be added to ready mixed paints.
- Mixing of kerosene with paints is forbidden.
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