Inspection - TM-10-7200-200-130014

TM 10-7200-200-13

intervals are listed in table 2-1.

providing the can is not ruptured and the dents do

2-5. Inspection

not impair stacking.

a. Condition of Paint. Check each can for condition

(2) A can with dents that have caused a rupture

of paint and indicate whether repainting is required.

anywhere in the can is not repairable. A can that

b. Dents. Check each can for dented condition.

does not stack properly due to distortion caused by

(1) A can may be used without repairs to dents

dents is nonrepairable.

Table 2-1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

except the handle assembly, renders it nonrepaira-

c. Contamination. Check interior of each can for

ble.

general cleanliness and presence of contaminants.

f. Flange. Check condition of flange on each can.

(1) Can containing removable contaminants

Make sure the flange is securely seated in the head

should be cleaned thoroughly before being placed in

and that the flange threads are in good condition.

use.

Cans with crossed, stripped, rusted, or worn flange

(2) Cans containing a residue of asphalt, tar, or

threads are classified as nonrepairable.

similar substance that cannot be removed are

classified as nonrepairable.

g. Closure and Gasket. Check each can for missing

d. Rust. Check exterior and interior of can for

or defective closure and/or gasket and indicate repair

presence of rust.

when required.

(1) Cans with moderate exterior rusting are

h. Vent Tube. Check condition of vent tube in each

repairable if rust can be removed by buffing or

can. Clogged vent tubes should be cleaned. Cans with

sandblasting without weakening the metal. The

broken or missing vent tubes may be used only in an

interior of cans must be free of loose rust before they

emergency.

are used.

i. Handle Asseembly. Check condition of handle

(2) Cans with excessive interior rusting that

assembly. Cans with holes, dents, or rips in the

cannot be removed by solvent or caustic washing or

handles are serviceable if they cart be carried

cans with excessive exterior rusting are classified as

without injury to hands. When such damage must be

nonrepairable.

repaired before cans can be carried safely, indicate

e. Holes. Check each can carefully for presence of

repairs required.

holes. A hole, rip, or rupture anywhere in the can,

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