TM 5-4220-231-14&P
NOTE
At  no   time    shall
the
upstream
purge
pressure
for   all   hose
assemblies
exceed
100    psig    (6895
millibars).
(8)   After    drying,
cover
each
hose
end    with   a  clean
plastic
bag    to  maintain
internal
cleanliness.
Secure
the
bag   with   1   inch    (2.5   cm)   wide    tape.
(9)  When
components
and
systems
have
been
reassembled
an
air    sample
shall
be
taken
to    verify
cleanliness.
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Cleaning
Method
-  Trisodiurn
Phosphate
(TSP).
This
method
is  the    preferred
method
if  all   equipment
is
Available.
A  steam/hot
water
cleaner
that    has
adjustable
siphon
control
for   cleaning
applications
works
well.
a.
For   components
the    following
steps
should
be   followed:
WARNING
The    TSP
cleaning
solution
is  harmful
to  eyes
and    skin.
Wear
chemical
protective
apron,
gloves,
and
goggles/face
shield
when
handling
or   working
with   the    solution.
(1)    Prepare
a   solution
consisting
of  2   pounds
(0.9   kg)  TSP,
0.5   ounces
(14.7
mL)   non-ionic
detergent
and
80   gallons
(302.8
L)  of   distilled
or   deionized
water.
(2)   Heat
solution
to   165   degrees
F   (74   degrees
C)   mixing   occasionally
during
the
heating.
(3)   Disassemble
components
down
to   the
smallest
parts
(separate
and
clean
soft    goods
and
aluminum
parts
as   specified
in  paragraph
3-33)
and
soak
in  the    solution
for   10   minutes
minimum,
30   minutes
maximum.
(4)   After
soaking,
clean
the
parts
in   the
ultrasonic
cleaner
until   all   visible
traces
of   contaminate
dirt   or
grease
are    gone.
(5)   For   components
too    large
for   an    ultrasonic
cleaner,
scrub
the
parts
with   a   nylon
bristle
brush
until   all
visible    traces
of   contaminate
dirt   or   grease
are
gone.
(6)   Rinse
all  parts
in  running
hot   distilled
water
or  deionized
water
until   all  visual
traces
of  cleaning
solution
are
removed.
(7)    Draw
10   mL   sample.
Agitate
or   rinse
water
to   observe
for   soap
bubbles.
If  any   soap
bubbles
are
present,
repeat
steps
(6)   and
(7)   until   no   bubbles
are
observed.
(8)    Blow   dry    components
with   clean
air,   nitrogen
or   helium.
(9)    Reassemble
components
using
an   approved
lubricant.
(10)   Bag
and
seal
or   tape
closed
all   components
and
ends
of   pipe
or   hoses
with   plastic
until   ready
for
reinstallation.
b.
For   cleaning
pipe    or   tubing
the
following
procedures
should
be   followed:
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