LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS FOR OPERATOR PMCS

Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - TM-10-8340-205-13P_17

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TM 10-8340-205-13&P a. Cleaning the tent. (1) When using soap and water to clean the tent, always rinse with dean, dear water. Use water pressure and volume similar to a standard household type water system (45-70 psi, 6.5-10.2 kPa). (2) After cleaning, allow tent to completely air dry. Do not use compressed air to dry your tent. b. Treating Mildewed Areas. Canvas that has mildewed can be cleaned by scrubbing with a dry, stiff brush. If it is necessary to use soap and water to remove dirt, it should not be used until mildew has been removed. After remove mildew, examine fabric. Look for evidence of deterioration. If canvas has deteriorated, it should be repaired or replaced CAUTION Keep cleaning solvents, gasoline, and lubricants away from plastic material. They will cause rapid deterioration of the material. c. Cleaning Rust. When cleaning rusty metal parts, use a cleaning solvent. Then apply a thin coat of lubricating to the affected areas. 2.6 LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS FOR OPERATOR PMCS. a. General. It is necessary for you to know how rain leakage affects the use of your tent. Following are types/classes of leakage an operator needs to know to be able to determine the status of the tent. Learn these leakage definitions and remember - when in doubt, notify your supervisor. CAUTION Equipment operation is allowable with minor leakages (Class I or II). Of course, consideration must by given to how much water leakage is allowable and still keep your tent in operation. When in doubt, notify your supervisor. When operating with Class I or II leaks, only do so until proper repair can be affected. Class III leaks should be immediately reported to your supervisor. b. Class I. Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to form drops. c. Class II. Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops, but not enough to cause drops to drip from area being checked/inspected. d. Class III. Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from item being checked/inspected. 2-5

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