TM 10-1670-295-23&P
2-11. Cleaning and Drying.
This task covers:
a.
Cleaning fabric items
c.
Drying fabric items
with cleaning solvent
d.
Cleaning metal items
b.
Cleaning fabric items
e.
Equipment immersed in salt water
with dishwashing compound
f.
Equipment immersed in fresh water
Materials/Parts:
Equipment Condition:
Tetrachloroethylene, Item 12, Appendix D
Layout on packing table or other suitable area
Dishwashing Compound, Item 9, Appendix D
Rag, Wiping, Item 11, Appendix D
Special Environmental Condition.
Lubricant, Solid Film, Item 10, Appendix D
Cloth, Abrasive, Item 3, Appendix D
Ventilation required as repeated or prolonged
Brush, Scrub, Item 1, Appendix D
inhalation of cleaning solvent vapors can be
detrimental to health
WARNING
Due to flammable properties and nylon-damaging substances, cleaning solvents
other
than
tetrachloroethylene
will
not
be
used
in
the
spot-cleaning.
Tetrachloroethylene will only be used in areas where substantial ventilation is
available. Repeated or prolonged Inhalation of the solvent vapors can be
detrimental to human health. In addition, avoid prolonged or repeated contact of
the solvent fluid with areas of the skin. Tetrachloroethylene must not be taken
internally.
CAUTION
If during the cleaning there exists a possibility that the substance to be removed
contains acid or some other equally destructive ingredient, the item will be
evacuated to intermediate maintenance activity for determination as to the nature
of the substance and item disposition. If the substance cannot be identified or if
normal repair procedures will not eliminate all traces of chemical or acid damage,
the applicable item will be condemned.
NOTE
Cleaning of external transport equipment should be held to a minimum and should
be performed only when necessary to prevent malfunction or deterioration. When
external transport equipment contains debris, or when it is soiled by dirt, oil,
grease, rust, corrosion, or other foreign substances to such an extent that cleaning
is necessary, the cleaning should be performed manually and should be limited to
the soiled area only, unless the equipment has been contaminated by water. The
methods of cleaning must be determined by the nature of the substance to be
removed
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