PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-632

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 632

JULY 2005
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-632 - Page 27 of 33
PS 632
51
JUL 05
50
Hydration Systems…
Hydration Systems…
B
y now, you probably know about the benefits of a hydration system: cooler
water, cleaner taste, hands-free access and a 3-liter capacity. But did you know that
these systems need cleaning now and then to stay in top condition?
Outer Nylon Carrier
•
To clean stubborn, soiled spots—like grease
or oil—apply a mix of detergent and water
directly on the spots and scrub with a soft brush.
•
After washing, rinse thoroughly in clean
water until all traces of soap are gone.
•
Hang the carrier on a rust-proof hanger and
air-dry it. Don’t use a clothes dryer. That can
fade the carrier and put it through unnecessary
wear and tear. And never dry it near a heater or
open flame—they’ll fade and shrink the fabric.
•
First, remove the bladder. Then sweep the
carrier with a cloth or soft brush to remove
any caked-on dirt. Or scrape off dirt with a
dull tool. Never use anything sharp that will
cut the fabric or webbing.
•
You can hand-wash or machine-wash the
carrier in cold water with a mild laundry
detergent. Just don’t use chlorine bleach,
cleaning fluids or solvents. These products
can discolor the carrier, weaken the fabric and
shorten its life.
Bladder
•
If you can, remove the
bladder from the carrier.
Fill it with warm water
and some biodegradable
dishwashing liquid, NSN
the bladder (especially the
inside), the drinking tube
and the bite valve.
A clean bladder,
drinking tube and
bite valve keep
the water fresh
and tasting good.
Washing the outer nylon
carrier helps to prolong
its life
and
makes it more
comfortable to wear.
Here’s
how it’s
done…
Brush off
caked-on
dirt
Hang to
air-dry
h
u
h
?
!
say
what!?
yer
kiddin’!
raindrops
keep fallin’
on my head!
±
²
±
You might say
that keeping the
bladder clean is
a matter of
good taste.
Here’s the
routine…
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