TM 9-2330-390-14&P
4-9.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (Con’t).
Avoid contact with live steam. Live steam can burn skin, cause blindness, and cause
other serious injuries. Wear protective goggles, gloves, and apron when using live
steam.
(2)
Place disassembled pans in a suitable container to steam clean. Pans that are subject to rust
should be dried and lightly oiled after cleaning (see paragraph 4-10).
c.
Castings, Forgings, and Machined Metal Parts.
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective
goggles and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes, and clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or
excessive heat. The solvent’s flash point is 100OF-138OF (38OC-59OC). If you
become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help.
If solvent contacts eyes, immediately wash your eyes and seek medical attention.
(1)
Clean inner and outer surfaces with dry cleaning solvent (Item 27, Appendix F) and dry with clean
rags (Item 25, Appendix P).
(2)
Remove grease and accumulated deposits with a scrub brush (Item 3, Appendix F).
Compressed air used for cleaning or drying purposes, or for clearing restrictions,
should never exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). Wear protective clothing (goggles/shield,
gloves, etc.) and use caution to avoid injury to personnel.
(3)
Clean ail threaded holes with compressed air to remove din and cleaning fluids.
DO NOT wash oil seals, electrical cables, and flexible hoses with dry cleaning solvent
or mineral spirits. Serious damage or destruction of material will result.
d.
Oil Seals, Electrical Cables, and Flexible Hoses. Wash oil seals, electrical cables, and flexible hoses
with a solution of detergent (Item 13, Appendix F) and water, and wipe dry with a clean rag (Item 25, Appendix F).
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