ARMY TM 10-1670-294-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-33-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-34
2-12. 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
Tools:
Equipment Condition:
Brush, Scrub, Item 1, Appendix B
Layout on packing table or other suitable area.
Materials/Parts:
Special Environmental Condition:
Tetrachloroethylene, Item 21, Appendix D
Ventilation required as repeated or prolonged
Dishwashing Compound, Item 5, Appendix D
inhalation of cleaning solvent vapors can be
Rag, Wiping, Item 13, Appendix D
detrimental to human health.
Lubricant, Solid Film, Item 7, Appendix D
Cloth, Abrasive, Item 3, Appendix D
WARNING
Due to flammable properties and nylon-damaging substances,
cleaning solvents other than tetrachloroethylene will not be used
in
the
spot-cleaning
of
air
delivery
equipment.
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 parachutes should be held to a minimum and should
be performed only when necessary to prevent malfunction or
deterioration. When a parachute 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 parachute 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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