TM 55-1520-240-23-1
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CLEAN METAL PARTS (AVIM)
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Goggles
Materials:
Perchlorethylene (E272)
Gloves (E186)
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer
References:
Task 1-80
Equipment Conditions:
Off Helicopter Task
General Safety Instructions:
Perchlorethylene (E272) is toxic. It
can irritate skin and cause burns.
Avoid inhaling. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing. In case
of contact, immediately flush skin
or eyes with water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention for
eyes.
1.
Clean metal parts with a vapor degreaser such
as perchlorethylene (E272). Follow these general
procedures when cleaning parts in a vapor
degreaser. Wear gloves (E186) and goggles.
2.
Lower parts slowly into vapor area.
3.
Suspend parts from hooks, racks, or in baskets,
so that condensed liquid can drain. When vapor
stops condensing on parts, they are ready for
removal.
4.
Remove parts slowly from the vapor area. If
foreign matter remains on parts, hold them briefly
above vapor to allow cooling. After parts have
been cooled, return them to vapor.
5.
Repeat until all foreign matter is removed.
NO BREAK - WORK HARDER
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
As Required
END OF TASK
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