RCA CTC-28A Restoration To Begin

[kvflyer]

In 1967, my parents got their first color television. It is an RCA "Tonsberg" CTC-28A set. I still have that set and intend to restore it. I know that Dad replaced the flyback many years ago. Also, the original 25XP22 is very weak. I have an NOS Channel Master 25AP22 rebuilt CRT.

In the picture of the set, you can see that the original RCA CRT has a severe cataract condition. Also, the Channel Master tube that I have is suffering the same issue; cataract.

I plan to get the set up and running before attempting to change the CRT. My main question is about the Channel Master jug. Has anyone removed the safety screen on one of these? Is the process the same as with Zenith and RCA? I live in Florida and putting it out into the hot sun is not a problem. Just wondering if the Channel Master is similar. I have already removed the clear tape around the circumference of the replacement.

Any insight and/or advice would be welcomed before I start.

Side note, after getting the set working, would it be advisable to practice on the original 25XP22 CRT first?

Thanks in advance.