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Chapter 1: Introduction and General Information
Table 1-3. Consumable Materials
ITEM
PURPOSE
Plastic sheeting
To make it easier to position the earcups during the
helmet fit check
Pencil
To mark the helmet shell for installation of the
bayonet receivers
Adhesive, polychloroprene
(MIL-A-5540, Class 3 or equivalent)
To attach the loose portion of the helmet pile
fasteners after the bayonet receivers are installed
•
Clean, lint free cloths
•
Chamois (Optional)
•
Sponge
•
Mild detergent
•
Soft scrubbing detergent/cleaner
•
Saddle soap
To clean various helmet components
Isopropyl alcohol (70 percent solution) To clean the visor
Thread-locking adhesive
(MIL-S-22473, Grade C or equivalent)
To apply to bayonet receiver screws during
installation or replacement
Aliphatic naphtha
To clean the helmet shell or bayonet receivers in
preparation for painting
•
Paint brush
•
Polyurethane paint, lusterless gray
(NSN 8010-01-167-1139)
•
320 grit sandpaper
• Epoxy filler putty
(NSN 8040-00-753-4800)
•
Putty knife, squeegee, or other
applicator suitable for epoxy filler
putty
•
Epoxy primer paint (MIL-P-23377)
To paint the helmet and/or bayonet receivers
•
Respirator
(NSN 4240-01-108-4172) with filter
NSN 4240-115-0590 (or equivalent)
•
Neoprene gloves
•
Safety glasses or goggles
To wear for protection during the painting process