CLEANING - TM-9-2320-285-24-10609

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

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AIR BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)

Low Air Pressure Switch.

STEP LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

CLEANING

a. Electrical

Clean

Wipe with clean, dry cloth

leads (2, 4,

only

and 5) and

low air pres-

sure switch

(6)

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680), used to clean parts is toxic and flammable. Wear protective

goggles and gloves and use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and

clothes and don't breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat and don't

smoke when using it. Failure to do so could cause serious injury. If you become dizzy while

using cleaning solvent, get fresh air and medical attention immediately. If contact with skin or

clothes is made, flush with large amounts of water. If contact with eyes is made, wash eyes

with water and seek medical aid immediately. Compressed air must not exceed 30 psi.

Wear safety glasses when drying parts with compressed air. Failure to do so could cause

serious injury to eyes and possible blindness. If you hurt your eyes or if a foreign object is

blown into your eyes, seek medical attention immediately.

b. Screws (1 and

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680;

dry thoroughly with

compressed air

INSPECTION

a. Low air pres-

Inspect

Replace if damaged or

sure switch

inoperative

(6)

b. Three electri-

Inspect

Replace if insulation cracked

cal leads

or cut, or if conductors

(2, 4, and 5)

corroded or broken

c. Screws (1 and

Inspect

Replace if cracked, bent,

distorted, or threads

damaged

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