Plastic and Wood Items

TM 10-1670-296-20&P 0004 00 0004 00-5/(6 Blank) Plastic and Wood Items 1. Spot cleaning of a plastic or wood item will be accomplished by using procedures from the Spot- cleaning paragraph detailed on the previous page, as required. 2. Imperfections on plastic items may be removed by buffing with crocus cloth. Similar defects on wood items can be fixed with a suitable grade of sandpaper. 3. When applicable, ensure that any adjacent fabric is not damaged when buffing or sanding. Metal Items 1. Remove any burrs, rough spots, rust, or corrosion on metal items that cannot be eliminated by brushing or spot cleaning (Shaking and Brushing paragraph and Spot-cleaning paragraph detailed on the previous page) by buffing and polishing with crocus cloth or steel wool. Ensure that any adjacent materials are not harmed when filing, buffing, or polishing. 2. When the metal item has been properly smoothed, remove all oils and filings by brushing and dipping in a soap and water solution. 3. When dried, spray the metal item with a dry film lubricant and allow to air dry for 24-hours and put the item back into service. 4. Shield any adjacent fabric when spraying dry film lubricant to prevent saturation. 5. Small amounts of lubricant will not damage fabric, but may cause discoloration and make fabric appear soiled. Drying 1. Suspend or elevate wet or damp LVADS Ancillary Equipment in a well-ventilated room or in a heated drying room. 2. Item drying time may be reduced through the use of electric circulating fans. 3. When heat is used, the temperature will not be higher than 160°F (71.5°C), with a preferred temperature at 140°F (60.0°C) until the item is dry. 4. Fabric or wooden items will not be dried in direct sunlight by laying an item out on the ground, except in an emergency. CLEANING AGENTS WARNING DO NOT use diesel fuel, gasoline, or benzene (benzol) for cleaning. NOTE All PMCS inspections will be a Technical/Rigger Inspection. END OF WORK PACKAGE