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13773-001
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Page 2 30 Nov 2000
2. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
A. Solvent Cleaning Metal Parts
(1) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
(2) Preliminary Cleaning
(a) Remove excess material (metal chips, shavings, lint, etc.) using a vacuum sweeper, clean
bristle brush, etc.
WARNING:
Cleaning solvents are toxic and flammable. Skin protection and eye
protection are required. Additionally, adequate ventilation and/or fresh
air masks shall be used in all closed areas.
(b) Clean area with a clean cloth dampened with cleaning solvent and immediately wipe area
dry with a clean dry cloth. Do not allow cleaning solvent to air dry as a residue will remain
on the surface.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Isopropyl Alcohol TT-I-735
Grade A or B
Any Source Preliminary and Final
Cleaning
Acetone ASTM D-329 Any Source Preliminary and Final
Cleaning.
Mineral Spirits TT-T-291
I, II, or III
Any Source Preliminary and Final
Cleaning
Aliphatic Naptha TT-N-95
Type II
Any Source Preliminary and Final
Cleaning
Sealant Removal and Cut-
ting Tools
- Locally
manufacture
Remove sealant
Pipe Cleaners - Any Source Remove sealant in
injectable gaps
Bristle Brush
(Non-nylon, Non-metallic)
- Any Source Clean up
Solvent Dispensers
(Polyethylene Squirt Bottle)
- Any Source Dispense Solvents
Cotton cloth
(clean, white, lint free)
- Any Source Surface Cleaning
Cotton Gloves
(Clean, White, Lint Free)
- Any Source Handle Cleaned Sur-
faces
Protective Gloves
(Neoprene Rubber)
- Any Source Protect hands from
chemicals
Goggles - Any Source Protect eyes from chemi-
cals