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
Cleaning solvent 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 cleaning solvent 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 cleaning solvent (Item 4, WP 0205 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 0205 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,
WP 0205 00). Equipment protected must be closely watched for signs of corrosion.
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