TM 11591522613
Table 4-1. Organizational Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
W Weekly
Q Quarterly
A Annually
M Monthly
S Semiannually
B Biannually
For readiness reporting,
Item
Interval
Item to be
Procedures
equipment is not
No.
Inspected
ready/available if:
WMQ
S
A
B
1
X
Installation
Check to see that
Operation is impaired.
equipment is properly
installed.
Give the F-1461/VRC
2
X
Operational
Operation is impaired.
Check
an operation check fol-
lowing paragraph 3-3.
c. Clean cable connectors with trichloro-
__________
trifluoroethane. Male contacts should be wiped
WARNING
with the same solution. Female contacts should
Adequate ventilation should be provided while
be cleaned in the same way, using a soft brush.
using TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE.
4-6. Rustproofing and Painting
Prolonged breathing of vapor should be
avoided. The solvent should not be used near
a. Rustproofing. When the finish on the
heat or open flame; the products of decomposi-
F-1461/VRC has become badly scarred or dam-
tion are toxic and irritating. Since
aged, rust and corrosion can be prevented by
TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE dissolves
touching up the bare spots. Use No. 000 sand-
natural oils, prolonged contact with skin must
paper to clean the surface down to bare metal.
be avoided. When necessary, use gloves that
Obtain a bright smooth finish.
the solvent cannot penetrate. If the solvent is
taken internally, consult a physician immedi-
b. Painting. Apply primer; after drying,
ately.
brush two thin coats of paint on the bare metal
b. Remove grease, fungus and ground-in-
dirt from equipment using a cloth dampened
to protect it. Refer to the applicable cleaning
(not wet) with trichlorotrifluoroethane.
and refinishing practices specified in TB 746-10.
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