TM 5-5420-278-24&P0079 000079 00-1SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE IMPROVED RIBBON BRIDGE (IRB)RAMP BAY M16NSN 5420-01-470-5825 P/N 12478918;INTERIOR BAY M17NSN 5420-01-470-5824 P/N 12478919.GENERAL PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENTSCOPEa. This work package provides instructions on preserving and protecting IRB bays for shipment.b. Protection for IRB bays and accompanying equipment must be sufficient to protect the materialagainst deterioration and physical damage.CLEANINGWARNINGSkysol-100 mixture is combustible. Use mechanical ventilationwhenever product is used in a confined space, is heated aboveambient temperatures, or is agitated. DO NOT use or store nearheat, sparks, flame, or other ignition sources. Keep containersealed when not in use.Contact with Skysol-100 may cause skin irritation. Use chemical-resistant gloves. In case of skin contact, remove anycontaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap andwater. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eye contact maycause irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision. Use face shield orgoggles when eye contact may occur. In case of eye contact, flusheyes with large amounts of water for at least fifteen (15) minutesor until irritation subsides. Inhalation may cause irritation toupper respiratory passages. DO NOT have food or drink in thevicinity.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 IRB bayby scrubbing with cloths soaked in Skysol-100 (Item 6, WP 0134 00). Use warm water for cleaning rubberparts.b. Clean exterior surfaces of IRB bays 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, lint-free cloths (Item 7, WP 0134 00).PRESERVATIONAll critical unpainted metal surfaces must be protected during shipment. Coat all unpainted, exposed, ormachined metal surfaces on the exterior of the bay with approved corrosion-preventive compound only(Item 8, WP 0134 00). Equipment protected must be closely watched for signs of corrosion.
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