TM 5-3805-261-342-3.GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION.m.ElectricalSystemComponentsandWiring.(2)Cleaning electrical components.WARNINGCleaning compound can cause skin rash and can give off harmful vapors. To avoid injury,use in a well-ventilated area. Wash immediately with soap and water if compound gets onskin or clothing.(d)Remove any corrosion and other contaminants inside the connector or receptacle with cleaningcompound MIL-C-81302 on a pipe cleaner, acid swabbing brush or cotton swab. Remove external corrosion by scrubbingwith aluminum abrasive material.(e)Put about one ounce of cleaning compound MIL-C-81302, for each connector being cleaned, in anapplicator bottle. Wash the connector shell and pins with compound. Hold connector with openings for pins (sockets)pointed slightly downward, when possible, while spraying compound into socket openings. This will rinse away loosecorrosion products, dirt and other contaminants.(f)Wipe away any excess spray with a lint-free cloth.WARNINGBefore removing any component of electrical system, be sure thedisconnectswitch is set to OFF, and right battery positive cable is disconnected. You can getelectrical burns if power is on.(g)Clean dirt, grease, dust and old compounds off cable harnesses and parts by dipping them intocontainer filled with cleaning compound MIL-C-81302. Shake parts in compound or wipe them clean in lint-free cloth.Clean dirt, grease and dust from recessed areas with acid-swabbing brush or lint-free cloth. Dry components completelywith low pressure (25 to 30 psi) dry compressed air or with a clean, lint-free cloth.(h)Remove rust from parts other than connector parts by scraping, wire brushing or both. If rust damage istoo great or is on small thin parts that would be weakened by rust, you may need to replace the part. Find the cause of therust and correct the problem.WARNINGCleaning compound can cause skin rash and can give off harmful vapors. Toavoid injury, use in a well-ventilated area. Wash immediately with soap and waterif compound gets on skin or clothing.Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi. Use only witheffective chip guarding and personal protective equipment (goggles/shield,gloves, etc).Change 1 2-13
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