Cleaning and Drying

ARMY TM 10-1670-278-23&P AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-26-2 NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-27 2-12. Cleaning and Drying. This task covers: a. Cleaning fabric items c. Drying fabric items with cleaning solvent d. Cleaning metal Items b. Cleaning fabric items with dishwashing compound Materials/Parts: Equipment Condition: Tetrachloroethylene, Item 25, Appendix D Layout on packing table or other suitable area. Dishwashing Compound, Item 10, Appendix D Special Environmental Condition: Rag, Wiping, Item 19, Appendix D Ventilation required as repeated or prolonged inhalation of cleaning solvent vapors can be Lubricant, Solid Film, Item 12, Appendix D detrimental to human health. Cloth, Abrasive, Item 5, Appendix D Personnel Required: 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 direct support (DS) 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. 2-16