TM 5-3895-373-342.71REPLACE MAIN AND EXTENSION SCREED PLATES - Continued. maD. REPLACE.1.CLEAN SCREED BASE.Cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is TOXIC andflammable. Wear protective goggles andgloves. Use only in a well ventilated area.Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes,and do not breathe vapors. Keep away fromheat or flame. Never smoke when usingsolvent; the flashpoint for Type m cleaningsolvent is 200°F (93,3°C). Failure to do somay result in injury or death to personnel.If personnel become dizzy while usingcleaning solvent, immediately get fresh airand medical help. If solvent contacts skin orclothes, flush with cold water. If solventcontacts eyes, flush eyes with water and getimmediate medical attention.a.Clean base of screed with cleaning clothand cleaning solvent.b.Clean shims, plate spacers, and spacerswith cleaning cloth and cleaning solvent.Be careful not to mix shims, plate spacers,and spacers together.c.Remove hard deposits with cleaning solventand a wire scratch brush.2.TRANSFER SPACERS, SHIMS, AND PLATESPACERS FROM OLD SCREED PLATE TONEW SCREED PLATE.a.Remove and discard protective caps fromplate studs on screed plate.NOTEWhen replacing extension screed plates,ensure beveled edge of screed plate is on theinside edge on the paving machine.b.Lay new and old screed plates side by side,facing in the same direction, in order toremove spacers, shims, and plate spacers.GO TO NEXT PAGE2-1030
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