TM 5-5420-280-23&P
SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
RAPIDLY EMPLACED BRIDGE (REB)
NSN 5420-01-481-3959 P/N 12480471
GENERAL PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
SCOPE
a. This work package provides instructions on preserving and protecting REB for shipment.
b. Protection for REB and accompanying equipment must be sufficient to protect the material against
deterioration and physical damage.
CLEANING
WARNING
Skysol 100 mixture is combustible. Use mechanical ventilation
whenever product is used in a confined space, is heated above
ambient temperatures, or is agitated. DO NOT use or store near
heat, sparks, flame, or other ignition sources. 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 fifteen (15) minutes or until
irritation subsides. Inhalation may cause irritation to upper
respiratory passages. DO NOT have food or drink in the vicinity.
Prior to application of preservatives, surfaces must be cleaned to ensure removal of corrosion, soil,
grease, or vehicle acid and alkali residues.
a. Remove all dirt, grease, oil, and other foreign matter from all painted metal surfaces of the REB by
scrubbing with cloths soaked in Skysol 100 (Item 4, WP 0206 00). Use warm water for cleaning rubber
parts.
b. Clean exterior surfaces of REB by power washing with water, to ensure removal of all dirt and foreign
matter. After cleaning, allow parts to air dry or wipe with clean, dry, cloths (Item 5, WP 0206 00).
PRESERVATION
All critical unpainted metal surfaces must be protected during shipment. Coat all unpainted, exposed,
or machined metal surfaces on REB with approved corrosion-preventive compound only (Item 6,