TM 10-1670-300-20&P
TO 14D1-2-469-2
NAVAIR 13-1-42
2-9. CLEANING AND DRYING.
WARNING
Due to the flammable properties and nylon-damaging substances, cleaning solvents other than
tetrachloroethylene will not be used in the spot-cleaning of air delivery equipment.
CAUTION
If during cleaning there exists a possibility that the substance to be removed contains acid or some other
destructive ingredient, the item will be evacuated to intermediate maintenance activity for determination as to
the nature of the substance and item disposition If the item can not be identified or if normal repair procedures
will not eliminate all traces of chemical or acid damage, the applicable item will be condemned.
NOTE
Do not use cleaning solvents to clean item soil caused by air sickness. Use a solution of hand dishwashing
compound to clean this type of soiling.
a.
Cleaning Fabric Items with Cleaning Solvent. Use cleaning solvent (tetrachloroethylene) to clean a
soiled item as follows:
(1) Gently brush soiled area with a soft bristle brush
WARNING
Due to the flammable properties and nylon-damaging substances, cleaning solvents other than
tetrachloroethylene will not be used in the spot-cleaning of air delivery equipment
Use tetrachloroethylene in well ventilated areas only. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of the solvent
vapors can be detrimental to your health. Avoid repeated or prolonged skin contact with
tetrachloroethylene. Tetrachloroethylene must not be taken internally. Failure to observe this warning may
result in severe injury or death.
(2) Spot clean with cleaning solvent as follows.
(a) Rub soiled area with a clean cloth dampened with cleaning solvent.
(b) Rinse cleaned area by repeating the rubbing process with a clean portion of the cloth
dampened with cleaning solvent.
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