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DRYING FABRIC ITEMS - TM-10-1670-296-20P_134
RINSING EQUIPMENT IMMERSED IN FRESH-WATER - TM-10-1670-296-20P_136

TM-10-1670-296-20P Ancillary Equipment for Low Velocity Air Drop System (LVADS) Manual
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TM 10-1670-296-20&P                                                       0008 00 0008 00-3 NOTE A small amount of lubricant will not damage fabric, but may cause discoloration and make fabric appear soiled. RINSING EQUIPMENT IMMERSED IN SALT-WATER If the fabric item, or any of its components, has been immersed in salt-water in excess of 24-hours it will be condemned.  Additionally, if the fabric item, or any of its components, has been immersed in salt-water for a period less than 24-hours, but cannot be rinsed within 48-hours after recovery, it will also be condemned.   However, if the cited time limitations can be met, then immediately upon recovery, suspend or elevate the item in a shaded area and allow it to drain for at least 5-minutes.  Do not attempt to wring the fabric.  Within 48-hours after recovery, under the supervision of a qualified parachute rigger (92R); rinse the item.  Items found, or known to be contaminated, are to be cleaned in the following manner: 1.    Place equipment in a large watertight container filled with a suitable amount of fresh, clean water to cover item(s).    CAUTION Equipment made of cotton fabric immersed in salt-water is to be condemned.  Refer to WP 0007 00, INSPECTION, for equipment disposition.    NOTE If salt water-soaked equipment is too large to be placed in a rinsing container, then the rinsing process will be affected by applying fresh, clean water using a hose on the item. 2.    Agitate container contents by hand for 5-minutes. 3.    Remove item(s) from container and suspend or elevate equipment in a shaded area, allowing a 5-minute drainage period.  Do not attempt to wring equipment fabric or, if applicable, suspension lines. 4.    Repeat procedures 1. through 3., above, twice, using fresh, clean water for each rinse. 5.    After third rinse, allow equipment to drain thoroughly.  Upon completion of draining, dry equipment in accordance with the DRYING FABRIC ITEMS procedures detailed above. 6.    When dried, perform a technical/rigger-type inspection of item(s).  Corroded metal components, or corrosion-stained fabrics or suspension lines will be either repaired or replaced as prescribed by the MAC, WP 0064 00. 7.    If recovered equipment is a parachute, record immersion, rinsing, and any repairs in individual parachute log record as detailed in WP 0003 00 (SERVICE UPON RECEIPT).







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