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Acetone and methyl-ethyl ketone (MEK) are flammable

and their vapors can be explosive. Repeated or

prolonged skin contact or inhalation of vapors can be

Use a well-ventilated area, wear gloves, and

toxic.

keep away from sparks or flame.

(3) Soften and remove old adhesive and gasket residue, using

acetone or methyl-ethyl ketone (MEK) and a stiff brush.

(4) Coat mating surfaces of metal and gasket with adhesive.

Let both surfaces air dry until adhesive is tacky but will not

stick to fingers.

(5) Starting with an end, carefully attach gasket to the

Press into firm contact all over.

metal.

(6) Minor dents and bent edges can be straightened using

common sheet metal repair procedures.

(7) Should touch up or refinishing be necessary see TM 43-

0139.

b. Replace.

Replace panels that are badly dented, bent, or

punctured.

SCREENS, GUARDS, AND LOUVERS.

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For removal, cleaning, servicing, inspection and installation see

The only authorized repairs are replacements of

a. Repair.

gaskets and the straightening of bent blades.

NOTE

An initial supply of adhesive is supplied as Item 2,

Section II, Expendable Supplies and Materials List.

(1) Remove as much old gasket material as possible by pulling

or scraping it away from the metal surface.

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