4-38. DOORS (cont)
CLEANING
WARNING
Cleaning solvent, used to clean parts, is potentially dangerous to personnel and property. Do not use near
open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 1380 F (58.80 C).
1.
Use cleaning solvent (item 3, appendix E) to remove grease and oil.
2.
Use steam or water and a stiff brush to remove dirt.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
1.
Inspect for dents and cracks.
2.
Visually check all hardware for defects.
3.
Straighten bent parts if feasible.
4.
Weld cracked or fractured items.
5.
Replace parts damaged beyond repair.
REMOVAL OF EXTERIOR HANDLE
1.
Remove screw (1) securing exterior handle (2)
on shaft.
2.
Remove handle and outer preformed packing
(3).
3.
To remove inner preformed packing (3) and
escutcheon plate (5), remove three rivets (4) and
remove inner preformed packing (3), escutcheon
plate (5) and spacer (6).
1.
Screw
2.
Handle
3.
Preformed packing
4.
Rivet
5.
Escutcheon plate
6.
Spacer
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