Cleaning - TM-38-2600019

TM 38-260

(2) A thorough cleaning shall be accomplished in accordance with process C-1.

(3) Critical operating surfaces and other machine surfaces shall be treated for removal of fingerprint and

perspiration residue.

(4) Cleaning, drying, inspections, fingerprint removal, and the application of preservatives shall comprise an

uninterrupted series of operations. The time required to accomplish these operations shall be held to the absolute

minimum.

(5) Equipment shall be disassembled only to the extent necessary to permit required inspections, cleaning, and

preservation.

(a) All disassembly and reassembly shall be accomplished by technically qualified personnel, who are

knowledgeable of the machines involved.

(b) Care shall be exercised in the handling of parts to avoid damage and conditions which promote the

formation of corrosion.

reassembly.

(d) Disassembly of high speed spindle heads shall not be attempted by personnel not fully qualified for

this work. This type of work shall be performed in accordance with the repair instructions of the manufacturer.

(6) Prior to cleaning with solvents, exposed precision bearings, motors, control panels, electrical systems, and

items containing organic materials shall be covered with barrier material conforming to MIL-B-121, to prevent their

damage or contamination. Barrier material conforming to MIL-B-81705 should be used to protect electrostatic sensitive

devices from damage.

(7) Wiring, piping, and tubing should never be cut. All disconnects should be made at proper disconnect points,

such as junction boxes, terminals, fittings. Disconnected wires, pipes, and tubing shall be identified to indicate proper

reassembly.

(8) Cleaning material used in the cleaning processes must be selected to comply with the requirements of the 29

CFR 1910, and regulations in force in the geographic areas where cleaning is performed.

c. Cleaning processes, materials, procedures. The cleaning processes described throughout this manual are generally

applicable to metalworking machinery and related to IPE and OPE. The processes selected should adequately prepare

items being cleaned for the application of a preservative. There is no single process which will properly condition any

and all surfaces. The proper cleaning processes must be utilized to prevent damage.

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