TM-9-2320-440-13-P
TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE (THAAD) CARRIER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
AUGUST 2010
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Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa).
Use
only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment (goggles/
shield, gloves, etc).
Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
a.
Cleaning Solvents.
Use only approved cleaning solvents to clean parts. Solvent cleaning compound
(WP 0186, Item 7) is commonly used. Always work in a well-ventilated area.
b.
Removing deposits.
Soak parts in solvent cleaning compound (WP 0186, Item 7), and wash away deposits
by flushing or spraying. When necessary, brush with soft bristle brush (not wire) moistened in solvent. Use
compressed air to dry parts (except bearings) after cleaning. Bearings must drip and air dry.
c.
Tools.
Do not use wire brushes, abrasive wheels, or abrasive compounds to clean parts unless specifically
approved in the detailed procedures.
Parts may be scratched or altered and a highly stressed part may
weaken.
d.
Ball and Roller Bearings.
When cleaning ball or roller bearings, place them in a basket and suspend them in
a container of solvent cleaning compound (WP 0186, Item 7). If needed, use a brush to remove caked grease,
chips, etc. Avoid rotating bearing before solid particles are removed to prevent damaging races and balls.
When bearings have been cleaned, coat them lightly with lubricating oil (WP 0186, Item 25) to remove
solvent.
CAUTION
Do not clean tires, lubricant seals, rubber hoses, or electrical components with
solvent.
e.
Rubber Parts.
Do not clean preformed packings or rubber parts in solvent cleaning compound. Wipe parts
clean with a dry, cleaning cloth (WP 0186, Item 8).
WARNING
Steam cleaning creates hazardous noise levels and severe burn potential.
Eye,
skin, and ear protection is required.
Failure to comply may result in injury to
personnel.
f.
Exterior Parts.
Steam clean all exterior parts thoroughly before removing.
This will make inspection and
disassembly easier.
WARNING
Solvents used with a spray gun must be used in a spray booth with a filter.
Face
shield must be used by personnel operating spray gun.
Failure to comply may
result in injury to personnel.
g.
LHS Assembly.
Use a spray gun and solvent mixture for cleaning exterior of LHS assembly.
Allow mixture
to remain on item surface for 10 minutes before rinsing.
Rinse with hot water under 80-120 pounds of
pressure, if available.
An ordinary garden hose with nozzle may be used if other equipment is not available.
Rinse thoroughly.
CAUTION
To prevent corrosion, parts should be dipped in rust preventive within 2 hours of
degreasing.
h.
Degreasing Machine.
A degreasing machine may be used to remove heavy grease and oil from metal parts.
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