PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-737
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 737
APRIL 2014
3
PS 737
APR 14
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rewmen, a good cleaning to get rid of all the dirt, grime
and dust after a mission helps keep your MLRS ready
for action.
But not following the proper cleaning procedures
can damage expensive electronic line replaceable units
(LRU) like the launcher interface unit (LIU).
If you aren’t careful, water gets inside those
components and ruins them. Repairing or replacing them
is expensive.
1.±
Tighten all electrical
connections first to make sure
water can’t get inside.
2.±
Always
cover the LRUs. Then wipe them down with a
damp cloth.
3.±
Never
use high-pressure
water when cleaning the
interior and rear of the
carrier vehicle bed. Do
not Food the vehicle bed
or cab. Use a light spray
with normal tap pressure
and rinse with clean
water from a bucket.
4.±
Use soap and water to
clean rubber and plastic
material. Anything
stronger may cause
damage.
5.±
Remove carrier drain
plugs and plates so
water can drain out. And
make sure that water is
disposed of according to
your unit’s SOP.
6.±
Clean the gunner’s display unit (GDU) with a soft, damp cloth and then wipe it dry.
7.±
You might have to use a paint scraper and/or a wire brush to remove heavy deposits of
rocket exhaust residue.
Cover sensitive electrical components
before cleaning carrier bed
MLRS±Carrier…
go easy with water
when cleaning
Remember
these
guidelines
from
TM 9-1055-
64
7
-13&P
when
cleaning
your
MLRS…
Following aLL these
steps will keep your
MLRS nice and clean
while its electronics
stay safe and dry.
ready
for your
bath?
keep that
high-
presSure Water
away from me!
d’ya
wanna
ruin
my
electronics?!
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