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B.
CLEAN - Continued.
Compressed air used for cleaning
purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207
kPa). Use only with effective chip
guarding
and
personal
protective
equipment (goggles/face shield and
gloves). Failure to take proper
precautions may result in severe
injury or loss of vision.
2.
USE
30
PSI
(207
kPa)
MAXIMUM
COMPRESSED AIR TO BLOW ANY FOREIGN
MATERIAL FROM SEAL GROOVES, INSIDE
DIAMETER
OF
CYLINDER
TUBE,
AND
THREADED SURFACES. DRY PARTS WITH
CLEANING CLOTHS.
C.
INSPECT.
1.
INSPECT CYLINDER TUBE.
a.
Run your finger along cylinder tube (4) inner
wall, surface A, and retaining ring, groove
B. Feel for any nicks, scratches, or sharp
edges
that
may
damage
preformed
packings and seals.
b.
Remove sharp edges of nicks or scratches
using crocus cloth.
c.
Replace cylinder tube if scratches or pits
cannot be polished out, or if scratch
exceeds 0.5 in. (12,7 mm) in length.
d.
Use strong light to visually inspect interior
for scoring or scratches. If scoring or
scratches are detected, replace cylinder
tube.
e.
Check spherical bearing C for pitting,
cracks, or looseness. If damaged or loose,
replace spherical bearing per instructions in
step D.
f.
Inspect threads D. If threads are distorted,
replace cylinder tube.
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