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CAUTION
Do not use a stiff brush to clean any part of theOTV as this will damage the material.
(a) Remove loose dirt from outer shell surface using a cloth or soft bristle brush.
(b) Remove all soft ballistic panels and SAPI from the outer shell.
(c) Hand wash outer shell only in cold or lukewarm water using mild detergent or soap. Badly soiled areas may
be scrubbed. Scrub only long enough to remove soil. Do not use chlorine bleach, yellow soap, cleaning
fluids or solvents, which will discolor/deteriorate the item.
CAUTION
Never use bleach, yellow soap, cleaning fluids or solvents to clean the outer shell as this will stain and damage the
materials.
(d) Grease and oil stains may be pre-spotted with a detergent mixture and scrubbed with a soft brush. If
stubborn stain persists, repeat the procedure.
(e) Rinse the cover thoroughly in clean, lukewarm water until suds are completely gone.
(f) Drip-dry indoors or in shade. Do not dry in direct sunlight, near direct heat or near an open flame.
(g) Do not launder or dry item in field/commercial/home type laundering machines. Do not attempt to dye your
OTV.
(h) Avoid immersing the ballistic panels in water. Wipe with soft cloth.
CAUTION
Do not machine wash or dry. Failure to follow these instructions may render your OTV useless against ballistic
threats.
(2) Ballistic Panel Cleaning. Clean Ballistic panels ONLY by removing loose dirt from the surface with a cloth or soft
brush. Avoid submerging the inserts in any liquid. DO NOT bleach; DO NOT machine wash; DO NOT dry clean;
DO NOT apply solvents to the ballistic panels. If the ballistic panels become wet, allow to air dry in a flat position
away form heat sources and direct sunlight. If ballistic panel becomes saturated with liquids such as gasoline,
bleach or other lubricants turn in for replacement as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Avoid immersing the ballistic panels in water due to long drying time
. Do not immerse in chlorine bleach, yellow
soap, cleaning fluids or solventswhich will discolor or deteriorate the item. Do not machine wash or dry. Do not dry
clean.
c. Organizational/Field Maintenance. Organizational/field maintenance of the OTV is limited to cleaning described in
paragraph 25-5.b.(1), repair of small holes and tears in the outer shell provided the ballistic insert is not damaged,
repair of small open seams, and the replacement of defective buckles. A small hole or tear or a small open seam can
be temporarily repaired by using rigger’s tape. Replacement of defective buckles can be performed using spare
buckles provided to unit maintenance.
d. Direct/Intermediate Level Support Maintenance.
(1) Small Holes or Tears. Before repairing a small hole or tear, remove the ballistic panels. Repair the outer shell by
machine sewing as specified in Table 25-2. Inspect the ballistic panel as described in paragraph 25-5.(a)(4) to
determine its serviceability. Re-install a serviceable ballistic panel into the repaired outer shell. The perimeter
seam of the ballistic panel nylon cover may be repaired and unstitched velcro may be re-secured provided its
exact location is maintained. (Marine Corps) If the ballistic panel cannot be returned to serviceable condition,
intermediate level repair will return it to the manufacturer for final evaluation and inspection.
