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TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base

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<strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<strong>700</strong><br />

f. Devices with permanently lubricated components (primarily<br />

bearings) can experience lubricant removal in the<br />

presence of MIL-D-16791 and shall not be cleaned in<br />

the aqueous ultrasonic cleaner. Equipment containing<br />

these components may be cleaned in the aqueous ultrasonic<br />

cleaner provided the lubricated components are<br />

securely sealed in a plastic bag.<br />

g. Sealed components may trap water. After cleaning, all<br />

sealed components shall be opened to eliminate water<br />

traps and to facilitate drying.<br />

8.6.2.3.1 Solvent Ultrasonic Cleaner. The solvent ultrasonic<br />

cleaner works similarly to the aqueous ultrasonic<br />

cleaner, except that it uses a solvent solution instead of a<br />

detergent solution for the bath. It is used to remove light to<br />

heavy oil, grease, and hydraulic fluid contamination by ultrasonic<br />

scrubbing in a solvent solution. The following guidelines<br />

shall be observed while operating the solvent ultrasonic<br />

cleaner:<br />

a. The solvent ultrasonic cleaner may be operated at any<br />

temperature up to the solvent's boiling point. The maximum<br />

operating frequency is 40 kHz. The solvent shall<br />

be specified by the manufacturer or maintenance authority.<br />

b. Neoprene materials (particularly coaxial connector gaskets)<br />

are vulnerable to damage from the solvent and<br />

shall not be cleaned in the solvent ultrasonic cleaner<br />

unless all vulnerable areas are sealed in a plastic bag.<br />

c. Devices with permanently lubricated components (primarily<br />

bearings) can experience lubricant removal in the<br />

presence of solvents and shall not be cleaned in the<br />

solvent ultrasonic cleaner. Equipment containing these<br />

components may be cleaned provided the lubricated<br />

components are securely sealed in a plastic bag.<br />

d. The solvent ultrasonic cleaner may be used as a solvent<br />

degreaser. When used as a degreaser, the solvent ultrasonic<br />

cleaner does not use the ultrasonic vibration function.<br />

Therefore, the cleaner may be used to rinse and dry<br />

PCBs provided that all other restrictions in this paragraph<br />

are followed.<br />

e. Sealed components may trap the solvent solution. After<br />

cleaning, all sealed components shall be opened to eliminate<br />

water traps and to facilitate drying.<br />

8.6.2.3.2 Water <strong>Base</strong> Solvent Spray Booth.<br />

MIL-D-16791, DETERGENT, NON-IONIC 22<br />

The water base solvent spray booth removes dirt, dust, salt<br />

spray deposits, and light corrosion products. This is achieved<br />

by spraying the components with a detergent and water solution.<br />

The detergent solution is composed of 1 ounce of MIL-<br />

D-16791 for 1 gallon of water. In addition, it can spray water<br />

for rinsing purposes or compressed air for drying. The following<br />

guidelines shall be observed while operating the water<br />

base solvent spray booth:<br />

a. The water base solvent spray booth can be used as a<br />

precleaner to remove contaminants before the component<br />

is cleaned using another method.<br />

b. Devices with permanently lubricated components (primarily<br />

bearings) can experience lubricant removal in the<br />

presence of the detergent solution and shall not be<br />

cleaned in the water base solvent spray booth. Equipment<br />

containing these components may be cleaned provided<br />

the lubricated components are securely sealed in a<br />

plastic bag.<br />

c. Sealed components may trap the solvent solution. After<br />

cleaning, all sealed components shall be opened to eliminate<br />

water traps and to facilitate drying.<br />

8.6.2.3.3 Abrasive Tools. Abrasive tools are commonly<br />

used for corrosion removal in a variety of circumstances. The<br />

following guidelines provide some instructions and restrictions<br />

regarding the use of abrasive tools on electronic equipment.<br />

a. Mono-basic sodium phosphate or glass beads used in<br />

abrasive tools can become trapped in miniature and<br />

micro miniature female edge connectors. When using a<br />

blast cabinet on components using these connectors is<br />

necessary, they shall be sealed with SAE-AMS-T-<br />

21595, Type I Pressure Sensitive Tape. The tape shall be<br />

removed and any adhesive residue removed immediately<br />

after cleaning.<br />

b. Delicate metal surfaces are extremely vulnerable to<br />

damage if abrasive tools are used improperly. Operators<br />

shall exercise extreme care when using abrasive tools on<br />

electronic equipment.<br />

c. Abrasive blast cabinets shall not be used on equipment<br />

that is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) in any<br />

circumstance.<br />

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