Cleaning and Drying

ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2 MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1 2-12. Cleaning and Drying. This task covers. a. Cleaning fabric items d. Rinsing parachute assembly with cleaning solvent immersed in fresh water b. Cleaning fabric items e. Drying fabric items with dish washing compound f. Cleaning metal items c. Rinsing parachute assembly immersed in salt water Materials/Parts: Special Environmental Condition: Cloth, Abrasive, Item 7, Appendix D Ventilation required as repeated or prolonged Dish washing Compound, Item 16, Appendix D inhalation of cleaning solvent vapors can be Lubricant, Solid Film, Item 24, Appendix D detrimental to human health. Rag, Wiping, Item 32, Appendix D Tetrachloroethylene, Item 49, Appendix D Equipment Condition: Personnel Required: Layout on packing table or other suitable area. 43E(10) Parachute Rigger WARNING Due to flammable properties and nylon-damaging substances, cleaning solvents other than tetrachloroethylene will not be used in the spot-cleaning of air delivery equipment. Tetrachloroethylene will only be used in areas where substantial ventilation is available. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of the solvent vapors can be detrimental to human health. In addition, avoid prolonged or repeated contact of the solvent fluid with areas of the skin. Tetrachloroethylene must not be taken internally. CAUTION If during the cleaning there exists a possibility that the substance to be removed contains acid or some other equally destructive ingredient, the item will be evacuated to Intermediate maintenance activity for determination as to the nature of the substance and item disposition. If the substance cannot be identified or if normal repair procedures will not eliminate all traces of chemical or acid damage, the applicable item will be condemned. 2-18