SCREENS, GUARDS, AND LOUVERS

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SCREENS, GUARDS, AND LOUVERS.Continued

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

toxic.

Use a well-ventilated area, wear gloves, and

keep away from sparks or flame.

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

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

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

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

stick to fingers.

(4) Starting with an end, carefully attach gasket to metal.

Press into firm contact all over.

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

common sheet metal repair procedures.

(6) Straighten slightly bent louver blades by hand.

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

0139.

b. Replace. Replace screens, guards, or louvers that are badly

dented or bent or screens that are punctured or torn.

INFORMATION PLATES.

See figure 2-3 for location and information contained on Warning

and instruction plates.

Replace.

If any plates are missing, damaged, or illegible, they

should be replaced.

a. Remove old plate by drilling rivets out. Use a drill stop

or similar tool to avoid damage to internal parts.

Install new plate with proper size rivets.

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