GENERAL PREPARATION OF VEHICLES FOR SHIPMENT

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GENERAL INFORMATION (Contd)

GENERAL PREPARATION OF VEHICLES FOR SHIPMENT

This Work Package (WP) provides instructions on preserving and protecting M44A2 series vehicles in

preparation for shipment. Protection for vehicles and accompanying equipment must be sufficient to

protect the material against deterioration and physical damage.

WARNING

Skysol 100 solvent is combustible; DO NOT use or store near

heat, sparks, flame, or other ignition sources. Use mechanical

ventilation whenever product is used in a confined space,

heated above ambient temperatures, or agitated. Keep

container sealed when not in use.

Contact with Skysol 100 may cause skin irritation. Use

chemical-resistant gloves. In case of skin contact, remove any

contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap

and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eye

contact may cause irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision. Use

face shield or goggles when eye contact may occur. In case of

eye contact, flush eyes with large amounts of water for at

least 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. Inhalation may

cause irritation to upper respiratory passages. DO NOT have

food or drink in the vicinity. Failure to comply may result in

injury to personnel.

CAUTION

Cleaning materials or paints containing chlorinated

hydrocarbon class solvents are not to be used on composite

taillights and parking lights. Damage to taillight and parking

light lenses may result.

Prior to application of preservatives, surface must be cleaned to ensure removal of corrosion, soil,

grease, or vehicle acid and alkali residues.

Interior of vehicle. Remove all dirt and other foreign matter from all painted metal surfaces of the

vehicle by scrubbing with cloths soaked in Skysol 100 (item 13, WP 0468 00). Use alcohol

(item 6, WP 0468 00) to clean electrical parts and electrical contact points. Use warm water for

cleaning rubber parts. Apply preservative compounds to rubber parts as required.

Exterior of vehicle. Clean exterior surfaces of vehicle to ensure removal of all dirt and foreign

matter. After cleaning, immediately dry parts to remove excess cleaning solutions or residual

moisture. Allow parts to air dry or wipe clean with clean, dry, lint-free rag (item 27, WP 0468 00).

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