TM 55-1520-240-23-4
5-81.4
WIRE MESH CORROSION REPAIR
(Continued)
5-81.4
1.
Remove corrosion from mesh (1). Use abrasive
mats (E3).
2.
Brush loose material from mesh (1). Use dry
cloth (E120).
Acetone (E20) is extremely flammable.
It can be toxic. Avoid inhaling. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Keep away from heat, sparks, or open
flame. In case of contact, immediately
flush skin or eyes with water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention for eyes.
3.
Clean mesh (1) where corrosion was removed.
Use cloth damp with acetone (E20). Wear gloves
(E184.1). Wipe until cloth remains clean. Wipe
dry immediately. Use dry cloth (E120). Allow
to dry for 15 minutes.
Epoxy primer (E292.1) is flammable
and toxic. It can irritate skin and
cause burns. Use only with adequate
ventilation, away from heat or open
flame. 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.
4.
Apply mist coat of epoxy primer (E292.1). Wear
gloves (E184.1). Air dry 1 hour.
5.
Deleted.
Antistatic coating (E135.5) is
flammable and toxic. It can irritate
skin and cause burns. Use only with
adequate ventilation, away from heat
or open flame. 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.
6.
Apply antistatic coating (E135.5) as follows:
a.
Mix coating. Follow instructions on container.
b.
Apply heavy layer of coating to repaired mesh
(1). Use brush. Wear gloves (E184.1).
c.
Allow coating to dry for 2 hours.
INSPECT
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Refinish repaired area (Task 5-82).
END OF TASK
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