TM 9-4120-407-14
4-4. GRILLES REPAIR. (Cont)
Repeated or prolonged skin contact or inhalation or vapors can be
toxic. Use in a well ventilated area and wear gloves.
(2) Soften and remove old adhesive and gasket residue, using a stiff brush.
(3) See Appendix F to identify and fabricate gasket to be replaced using material specified.
(4) Coat mating surfaces and gasket with adhesive. Let both surfaces air dry until adhesive is tacky
but will not stick to fingers.
(5) Starting with an end, carefully attach gasket to surface. Press firmly insure contact all over.
(6) Straighten slightly bent grille louvers by hand.
(7) Should touch up or refinishing be necessary, see TM 43-0139.
NOTE
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Install grilles. See para 3-13.
4-5. OUTSIDE COVERS AND PANELS REPAIR.
Repair
This task covers:
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Conditions
Service Refrigeration Unit Tool Kit
Outside covers and panels removed from air
conditioner. See para 3-14.
(Item 1, Appendix B)
Gloves (Item 2, Appendix B)
Brush (Item 2, Appendix B)
Materials/Parts
Adhesive (Item 1, Appendix E)
NOTE
The only authorized repairs are replacement of gaskets and
insulation.
Repair.
(1) Use only gaskets and insulation identified in TM 9-4120-407-24P.
(2) Remove as much old gasket or insulation material as possible by pulling or scraping it away from
the surfaces.
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