TM 5-3805-262-20
7-3. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)
f. H o s e s , L i n e s, a n d F i t t i n g s ( c o n t ).
(2) Replacement (cont).
CLEANING
Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi. Use
o 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 us
i 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 a
f 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 n
immediately.
(a) Clean hoses (1, 8, 17, 18, 37, 40, 45, 48, and 50) and tubes (26 and 36)
using clean cloths moistened with detergent. Clear obstructions from
inside hoses using compressed air.
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 used to clean parts is toxic and flammable.
W e a r p r o t e c t i v e g o g g l e s a n d g l o v e s a n d u s e o n l y i n a w e l l v e n t i l a t ed
a r e a . A v o i d c o n t a c t w i t h s k i n , e y e s a n d c l o t h e s a n d d o n ’ t b r e a t h e
vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat and don’t smoke
when using it. Failure to do so could cause serious injury. If you be-
c o m e d i z z y w h i l e u s i n g c l e a n i n g s o l v e n t , g e t f r e s h a i r a n d m e d i c al
a t t e n t i o n i m m e d i a t e l y .
If contact with skin or clothes is made, flush
with large amounts of water.
I f c o n t a c t w i t h e y e s i s m a d e , w a s h e y es
with water and get medical aid immediately.
(b) Clean remaining parts using cleaning solvent P-D-680. Dry using com-
pressed air or clean cloths.
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