TOP PANELS REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

TM 9-4120-428-14

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DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

AIR CONDITIONER, HORIZONTAL, COMPACT

(NSN 4120-01-502-1319)

TOP PANELS REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

Materials/Parts

Refrigeration Unit Service Tool Kit, WP 0000 00, Item

Adhesive Remover, WP 0000 00, Item 16

Adhesive, WP 0000 00, Item 2

Insulation/Gasket, WP 0000 00

Equipment Condition

Remove Top Panels (WP 0019 00)

WARNING

Adhesive remover is flammable and the 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.

NOTE

Authorized repairs for these panels include replacement of gaskets, insulation, and

information plates

Use gasket material insulation material, or nameplates identified in TM9-4120-400-24P

only.

REPAIR

1. Remove as much old gasket or insulation material as possible by pulling or scraping it away from the metal surface.

WARNING

Adhesive remover is flammable and the 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 material residue using adhesive remover and a stiff brush.

3. Fabricate gaskets/insulation in accordance with the dimensions provided in Appendix F.

4. Coat the mating surfaces of the metal and material with adhesive. Let both surfaces air dry until the adhesive is

tacky, but will not stick to fingers.

5. Starting with an end, carefully attach material to the metal. Press firmly to seal parts together.

6. Minor dents and bent edges can be straightened using common sheet metal repair procedures.

7. Refer to TM 43-0139 to touch up or refinish the unit.

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