TM 55-4920-215-15
24. Operation in Salt Water Areas
25. Operation in Extremely Dusty Conditions
Corrosion is the major problem presented by
Operation of the equipment under this condition
operation of the equipment in salt water areas.
necessitates the frequent inspection of unprotected
Particular attention should be given to application of
surfaces. All lubricated surfaces should be cleaned
corrosion
preventive
compounds,
cleaning
of
periodically and the contaminated lubricant replaced
equipment, storage, and touchup of painted areas.
with uncontaminated lubricant.
Remove all traces of salt water and salt water residue
from the exterior of the shop by thoroughly washing the
26. Operation at High Altitudes
equipment with fresh water. After drying, apply a
Overheating of equipment and deviation in
solution of 75 percent lubricating oil and 25 percent
instrument readings constitute the major problems of
corrosion preventive compound, Military Specification
operating equipment at high altitudes.' Intake ducts,
MILC-6529, Type I, to all surfaces not protected by
filters, and water supply must be checked at frequent
paint.
intervals as a preventive measure for overheating.
Caution:
Caution:
Do not allow this mixture to come in
Instruments not compensated for
contact with rubber materials or
high altitude operation should be
parts which are exposed to direct
adjusted
in
accordance
with
flame.
instructions
contained
in
the
Operating equipment including hand tools, may be
applicable TM by second echelon
protected by an application to exterior surfaces of
maintenance personnel.
corrosion preventive compound, Military Specification
MILC-16173, grade I.
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