TM 10-3510-209-24
4-8. WELDING REPAIR. (CONT)
b.
Components Made of Aluminum. The following procedures provide instructions for repairing assemblies of the
laundry unit that are made of aluminum. Those assemblies are: hose bin assembly, sound deadening panel
assemblies, lower panel track, pre-extraction bin assembly, platform assembly, controller stand, and ground rod
holder assembly.
(1)
Before welding, use a stainless steel wire brush and thoroughly clean surface to be welded.
(2)
Weld damaged area in accordance with MIL-W-45206A (MR), Class B.
(a)
Use welding rods that conform to AWS AS 10-61T, Federal Specification QQ-R-566A, Class 4043,
3/32-inch diameter.
(b)
Use ac power source, 25 to 115 amperes.
(c)
Use argon inert shielding gas at 20 cubic feet per hour (0.57 cubic meters per hour), 3/8-inch (9.5
mm) gas cup, and short arc to ensure good gas coverage.
(d)
Ensure penetration is to full depth, at 10 inches (25 cm) per minute welding rate.
(e)
Preheat material to be welded to 50F (10C).
(3)
Inspect weld joints for conformance with specification details and for surface uniformity.
(4)
Grind welded surfaces-smooth.
(5)
Use compound (item 4, app C) and clean exposed metal surfaces.
(6)
Apply one coat of primer (item 6, app C).
(7)
Apply finish coat (item 7, app C) in accordance with FED STD 595.
Section III. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
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Generator Maintenance..........................................................................................................
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Trailer Maintenance ...............................................................................................................
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4-9. GENERATOR MAINTENANCE. Refer to TM 5-6115-585-12 for maintenance of generator and its major
components.
4-10. TRAILER (M10-61E1) MAINTENANCE. Refer to TM 9-2330-376-14&P for maintenance of M10 trailer.
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