CLEAN VANE ASSEMBLIES

TM 9-2835-255-34

LOW PRESSURE ROTOR AND HOUSING ASSEMBLY (COMPRESSOR) AND HIGH PRESSURE

AXIAL COMPRESSOR AND ROTOR CLEANING (Sheet 4 of 21)

CAUTION

Oven cleaner contains solvents that may dissolve

nonmetallic materials. Do not allow oven cleaner to

contact abradable seal (1) at inner diameter of vane

assemblies (2).

CLEAN VANE ASSEMBLIES (2) WITH

OVEN CLEANER, TOOTHBRUSH AND

PREMIXED CLEANING SOLUTION.

a. Spray vane assemblies (2) with oven

cleaner, being careful not to get any on the

abradable seal (1) at inner diameters. Let

cleaner work for 45 minutes.

b. Scrub vane assemblies (2) with toothbrush,

and rinse in premixed cleaning solution.

c. Rinse vane assemblies in fresh clean hot

tap water bath.

d. Check to see if vane assemblies (2) are

clean. Repeat steps a. through c. as needed.

WARNING

Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not

exceed 30 PSI. Use only with effective chip

guarding and personal protective equipment

(goggles/faceshield, gloves, etc).

CLEAN CASE (3) WITH TOOTHBRUSH

AND PREMIXED CLEANING SOLUTION.

a. Clean case (3) with toothbrush and pre-

mixed cleaning solvent.

b. Flush case (3) with hot tap water, and dry

using shop air.

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