TM 9-2330-356-14
e.
Cleaning Materials and Methods.
Submerge and agitate the basket in a tank containing dry
second tank with clean solvent. Extent of treatment in
WARNING
each tank will depend on ease with which parts are
cleaned.
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and
flammable. Always wear protective goggles
(b) Vapor-degreaser
Tanks
Method.
and gloves, and use only in a well-ventliated
containing a heated solution of trichlorethylene or
area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
perchlorethylene (type 11) are used for decreasing items
clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO
that are very greasy or oily and are not readily cleaned by
NOT use near open flame or excessive heat.
the dip-tank method. Place parts in a perforated metal
The solvent's flash point Is 100F-138F
basket and submerge below the vapor in the tank. Keep
(38C-59C). If you become dizzy while
the basket in this position until all the grease, oil, or dirt
using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh
melts and runs off the parts. If necessary, material maybe
air and medical help. if solvent contacts eyes,
washed with decreasing spray unit.
Immediately wash your eyes with water and
get medical aid.
(c) Steam Method. Place parts in a
perforated metal basket and steam treat until clean. This
(1) Refer to TM 9-247 for cleaning materials to
method is less efficient than the vapor-degreaser method,
be used.
and parts may require additional cleaning to remove final
traces of grease, oil or dirt, particularity from recesses.
(2) Cleaning is normally done by the dip-tank
and/or vapor-degreaser methods, or by cleaning with
(2) If some time is to elapse before the start of
cloths soaked in dry cleaning solvent (item 11,
repair or overhaul operations, apply a coat of light grade
prevent rusting.
Cleaning of Material Received From Storage.
f.
WARNING
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 Is toxic and
Compressed air used for drying or cleaning
flammable. Always wear protective goggles
purposes must not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa).
and gloves, and use only in a weii-ventilated
Wear protective clothing (goggles and
area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
gloves) and use caution to avoid injury to
clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO
personnel.
NOT use near open flame or excessive heat.
The solvent's flash point is 100F-138F
Cleaning After Shop Inspection. After inprocess
(38C-59C). if you become dizzy while
g.
shop inspections, dip parts in a tank containing fingerprint
using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh
air and medical help. If solvent contacts eyes,
rubber gloves), and dry thoroughly with compressed air or
immediately wash your eyes with water and
by wiping with clean, lint-free cloths (item 24,
get medical aid.
cleaning.
(1) Material received from storage by direct and
general support maintenance units will be cleaned by the
h.
dip-tank, vapor-degreaser, or steam method; whichever is
lubrication instructions.
applicable or available. Descriptions of these methods are
as follows:
Installation of Split Couplings. When installing
i.
couplings and gaskets, use the procedure described in
(a) Dip-tank Method. Disassemble as
required and place parts in a perforated metal basket.