TM 5-3805-263-14&P-3
Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
Pressure Air--205 kPa (30 psi) Maximum
When using pressure air wear
protective face shield and
protective clothing. Maximum
air pressure must be below 30
psi (205 kPa) for cleaning
purposes.
CAUTION
Do not clean elements by
bumping or tapping.
2. Direct air outside element
1. Direct air inside element along
along length of pleats. Direct air
Do not use elements with
length of pleats.
inside element along length of
damaged pleats, gaskets
pleats. Inspect element.
or seals.
Water--280 kPa (40 psi)
Maximum
Detergent
Inspecting Element
1. Direct water inside element
1. Wash element in warm water
1. Insert light inside clean and dry
along length of pleats.
and
non-sudsing
household
element and inspect.
Discard
detergent.
element if rips or tears are evident.
2. Rinse with clean water, see
above.
3. Air dry thoroughly and inspect
element.
2. Direct water outside element
2. Wrap and store good elements
along length of pleats. Rinse, air
in a clean, dry place.
dry thoroughly and inspect.
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