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Effective immediately, PSM 53C-MOD (Model Code
119) and PSM 53D (Model Code 118) vending machines in
non-sales or non-training locations are to be removed from
service (MRS) so parts can be used to repair machines still
in use in sales locations.
The coin hopper installed in the PSM 53 series (53, 53B,
53C, all obsolete) and in the two current models, PSM 53C-
MOD and PSM 53D, is no longer available. In order to keep
PSM 53C-MOD and PSM 53D machines currently being
used in sales locations operational, all 53 series models in
warehouses must be disassembled and the parts sent to
the Material Distribution Center (MDC). If either of these
models is removed from service, it can not be redeployed.
The parts must be "harvested" for use in active sales
models.
Because of the urgent need for these parts, Headquarters (HQ) is asking self-service postal center (SSPC) technicians to remove certain parts from the obsolete machines
and current MRS models in warehouses in their vending
territories. The Field Maintenance office will have to harvest
parts from machines in warehouses in areas not serviced
by an SSPC technician.
The following parts (all 53 series) must be harvested:
• NSN 3550-01-000-6532, Module, Master.
• NSN 3550-01-000-6533, Module, Slave. |
• NSN 3550-01-000-7121, Coin Acceptor.
• NSN 3550-01-000-8980, Coin Changer.
• NSN 3660-02-000-7120, Coin Changer.
• NSN 3550-03-000-1857, Chassis Assy, w/Harness.
• NSN 5999-01-000-0537, PCB Assy, Program.
For 53C-MOD and 53D only, harvest NSN
3550-04-000-6935, Bill Validators.
Return the parts to the MDC using the Return Authorization Process. You will receive credits for certain returned
parts. (See the article "How to Return Vending Machine
Parts" below).
After warehoused machines have been cannibalized,
the manager in charge must notify the district Retail offices
so they can deactivate the machines in their Web VARS
warehouses. The districts must then e-mail Deborah Gyaki
at deborah.gyaki@usps.gov that the machines have been
deactivated so HQ can delete them from Web VARS.
Any remaining parts and the machine housing must be
disposed of locally by the district material management
specialist. Recycling is recommended.
— Retail Service Equipment,
Delivery and Retail, 5-25-06 |
