TM 5-3805-262-20Compressed air used for cleaning purpose will not exceed 30 psi. Useo n l y w i t h e f f e c t i v e c h i p g u a r d i n g a n d p e r s o n a l p r o t e c t i v e e q u i p m e nt( g o g g l e s / s h i e l d , g l o v e s , e t c ) . F a i l u r e t o d o s o c o u l d c a u s e s e r i o u si n j u r y t o e y e s a n d p o s s i b l e b l i n d n e s s .If you hurt your eyes or if af o r e i g n o b j e c t i s b l o w n i n t o y o u r e y e s , s e e k m e d i c a l a t t e n t i o nimmediately.(1) Keep it clean: Dirt,greases oil, and debris only get in the way and maycover up a serious problem. Clean as you work and as needed. Use dry cleaning sol-vent (P-D-680) to clean metal surfaces. Use soap and water when you clean rubber orp l a s t i c m a t e r i a l.(2) Bolts, nuts, and screws: Check that they are not loose, missing, bent orbroken. You can’t try them all with a tool of course, but look for chipped paint,bare metal or rust around bolt heads. Tighten any that you find loose.(3) Welds: Look for loose or chipped paint, rust or gaps where parts are weldedtogether. If you find a bad weld, report it to direct support.(4) Electric wires and connectors: Look for cracked or broken insulation, barewires and loose or broken connectors. Tighten loose connections and make sure thatthe wires are in good condition.(5) Hoses and fluid lines: Look for wear, d a m a g e a n d l e a k s . M a k e s u r e c l a m psand fittings are tight. Wet spots show leaks, of course, but a stain around a fit-ting or connector can mean a leak. If a leak comes from a loose fitting or connec-t o r , t i g h t e n i t . I f s o m e t h i n g i s b r o k e n o r w o r n o u t , e i t h e r c o r r e c t i t o r r e p o r t itto direct support (refer to MAC Chart).(6) It is necessary for you to know how fluid leaks affect the status of yourequipment. The following are definitions of the types/classes of leakage you need toknow to be able to determine the status of your equipment. Learn them and be famili-ar with them and REMEMBER - when in doubt, notify your supervisor.Leakage definitions for Organizational PMCSClass ISeepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not greatenough to form drops.C l a s s IILeakage fluid great enough to form drops, but not enough to cause dropsto drip from the item being checked/inspected.Class III Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the item be-ing checked/inspected.2-7
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