TM 10-5410-228-24
This task covers:
a. Replacement
b. Cleaning
INITIAL SETUP
Tools/Test Equipment:
Equipment Conditions:
ABS Repair Kit
ABS inflated and over pressurized with NBC fan
ON (see TM 10-5410-228-10).
Materials/Parts:
Personnel Required: (2)
General Purpose Detergent (Item 20, Appendix C)
One person inside ABS.
Cream Cleaner (Item 19, Appendix C)
One person outside ABS.
Rubber Gloves (Item 26, Appendix C)
Wiping Rags (Item 39, Appendix C)
Toluene (Item 59, Appendix C)
Adhesive Hardener (Item 28, Appendix C)
Adhesive (Item 9, Appendix C)
NOTE
Extra care must be given to proper alignment of new window so it does not slip down.
One person installs new window from inside ABS and the second person helps to apply
pressure from the outside of ABS.
Window installation can be accomplished with ABS deflated and laying flat.
a. Replacement
(1)
Secure outer window flap in up position.
NOTE
Do not remove old window until new window is in place.
(2)
Cut a slit in the middle of the old window.
Toluene is flammable and toxic to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Skin/eye protection
required. Avoid repeated/prolonged contact. Good general ventilation is normally adequate.
Keep away from open flames or other sources or ignition.
(3)
Clean outer edges on inside of the old window with a rag dampened with toluene. Allow toluene
ample time to dry so that the surface is not wet when the new window is installed.
(4)
Under cold or damp weather conditions and to avoid condensation, it may be necessary to dry
the window area as well as the new window.
Adhesive and adhesive hardener are flammable and give off harmful vapors. Use adhesive
and adhesive hardener sparingly and only in well ventilated area. Avoid prolonged breathing
of vapors. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames. Wear gloves when handling adhesive
and adhesive hardener. May cause eye and skin irritation.
(5)
Mix adhesive and adhesive hardener using 8 parts adhesive to 1 part hardener by volume.
(6)
Apply three coats to each surface, allow 20 to 30 minutes between coats.
(7)
Mate surfaces carefully with good pressure within 20 minutes of last coat.
