Cleaning and Drying

ARMY TM 10-1670-282-23&P AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-30-2 NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-33 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 e. Equipment immersed in salt water with dishwashing compound f. Equipment immersed in fresh water Materials/Parts: Special Environmental Condition: Tetrachloroethylene, Item 21, Appendix D Ventilation required as repeated or prolonged Dishwashing Compound, Item 13, Appendix D inhalation of cleaning solvent vapors can be Rag, Wiping, Item 18, Appendix D detrimental to human health. Lubricant, Solid Film, Item 41, Appendix D Cloth, Abrasive, Item 5, Appendix D Brush, Scrub, Item 3, Appendix D Equipment Condition Layout on packing table or other suitable area. 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. NOTE Cleaning of parachutes should be held to a minimum and should be performed only when necessary to prevent malfunction or deterioration. When a parachute contains debris, or when it is soiled by dirt, oil, grease, rust, corrosion, or other foreign substances to such an extent that cleaning is necessary, the cleaning should be performed manually and should be limited to the soiled area only, unless the parachute has been contaminated by water. The methods of cleaning must be determined by the nature of the substance to be removed. 2-14