CHAPTER 5 EQUIPMENT CLEANING GUIDE A–Z...Aircraft Engine Stands 5.24 See Chapter 72 for more information. Aircraft Engine Wash Rig - Metcalfe 5.25 See Chapter 81 for more information

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ADF Force Extraction Cleaning Manual

CHAPTER 5

EQUIPMENT CLEANING GUIDE A–Z

5.1 The aim of the Department of Agriculture (DA) inspection is to ensure that all equipment is free from soil, plant, insect and animal matter. Cleaning and inspection time will largely depend on the amount of equipment to be inspected and the standard to which it has been cleaned. Equipment that has not been cleaned correctly will be rejected and not allowed entry into Australia.

5.2 This chapter provides basic and specific cleaning requirements for selected vehicles and equipment types. More specific cleaning guides are provided as individual chapters for some types of vehicles and equipment where there is a specific requirement or need to highlight particular problem areas.

5.3 The following paragraphs detail equipment that has been identified as having specific cleaning requirements or where DA has observed that there may be some specific cleaning difficulties. Where detailed, these points are additional cleaning requirements to the basic cleaning process. Where items are of a nature that precludes the use of water, they are to be air-blown and brushed or wiped clean.

5.4 This guide is not designed to be definitive, but rather seeks to provide guidance on the cleaning of general stores and equipment. Guides should be used and applied to the appropriate equipment as necessary to achieve the DA cleaning requirement.

5.5 Attached as Annex A is the document “A Generic Vehicle Checklist”. This guide is not designed to be definitive, but rather seeks to provide general guidance on the cleaning of vehicles. Refer to the relevant Chapters for specific items of machinery/equipment.

SECTION 5-1. A

Actros - Mercedes Truck

5.6 See Chapter 95 for more information.

Aerial Stores Lift Trucks


Air Compressor Mobile


Air-conditioning

5.9 The following aspects of air-conditioning should be checked:

a. air-conditioning filters are to be removed and cleaned or subject to disposal; and

b. all cooling veins or fins are to be cleaned with high-pressure air or picked clean as necessary to remove seed, plant and insect matter.

5.10 For aircraft air-conditioners, refer to Aircraft Air-conditioning Units (or see Chapter 50).


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Air Filters

5.11 In general, air filters would require extensive cleaning to pass DA requirements. It may be more cost-effective to remove and replace them before returning to Australia.

Air Start Cart

5.12 Refer to aircraft air start cart.

Air Start Units Aircraft

5.13 Refer to Aircraft Power-Air Start Unit or Aircraft Air Start Carts.

Air Surveillance Radar - Transportable (TASR)


Air Tank

5.15 Air tanks are to be loosened for cleaning. Condensation is to be drained from the tank.

Air Vents

5.16 Air vents are to be unscrewed and high-pressure air used to blow them out. If fitted, all filters are to be removed and either cleaned of all soil, plant and insect matter or destroyed.

Aircraft (fixed wing)

5.17 All aircraft stripping for DA cleaning and inspection is to be carried out and supervised by authorised aircraft trades personnel only. Under no circumstances are pressurised air or water cleaners to be used on aircraft as these may damage aircraft components and instruments. Also see helicopter. The following points should be noted:

a. Chemical agents also damage aircraft components and are not to be used on aircraft fuselage or systems.

b. Cockpit and cabin areas are to be inspected for cleanliness and authorised vacuum cleaners may be used to remove foreign matter from these areas.

c. False flooring, matting and soundproofing is to be removed where possible and vacuumed.

d. Particular attention is to be paid to engine intakes and compartments, round aerofoil controls and transmission areas, debris guards (where fitted), wheels and landing gear bays/compartments, access panels and cargo passenger doors.

e. Cargo pallets are to be pressure washed and scrubbed.

f. On return to Australia, aircraft are to be externally washed using an approved maintenance facility.

Aircraft Aerial Stores Lift Trucks



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Aircraft Air-conditioning Units


Aircraft Ammunition Trailers


Aircraft Arrester System – Mobile


Aircraft Bomb Loaders


Aircraft Dehumidifiers


Aircraft Engine Stands


Aircraft Engine Wash Rig - Metcalfe


Aircraft Fire Extinguishers


Aircraft Ground Power Units


Aircraft Hydraulic Rigs


Aircraft Jacks


Aircraft Junipur Portable Washers


Aircraft Loadbank



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Aircraft Loading Machinery (PFA50)


Aircraft Maintenance Stands


Aircraft Mobile Arrester Systems


Aircraft Munitions Trailers


Aircraft Munitions Trolleys


Aircraft Nitrogen Trailer


Aircraft Oxygen Trailer


Aircraft Personnel Stairs

5.39 For towed personnel stairs see Chapter 102 for more information.

5.40 For self-propelled personnel stairs see Chapter 106 for more information.

Aircraft Portable Washers

5.41 Refer to Aircraft Junipur Portable Washers (also see Chapter 71).

Aircraft Portable Work Lights


Aircraft Power Units


Aircraft Propeller Stands


Aircraft Start Units



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Aircraft Tow Motors


Aircraft Toilet Servicing Vehicle


Aircraft Trailer General Purpose


All-terrain Quad Bikes (4 and 6 Wheel)


All-terrain Quad Bikes Trailers


Ambulance Hino


Ambulance Mercedes


Ammunition Boxes

5.53 The following actions should be conducted:

a. fumigation is required before or on return to Australia;

b. rope handles are to be cleaned as for ropes;

c. wooden boxes are to be stripped and dumped if heavily contaminated with soil; and

d. metal boxes are to be cleaned with water to remove all soil, plant and insect debris.

Ammunition Pouches

5.54 Refer to webbing.

Ammunition Trailers - Aircraft


Amphibious Vehicles

5.56 The following actions for amphibious vehicles should be conducted:

a. clean as for vehicles;


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b. high-pressure hosing required of hull to remove anti-fouling and all marine life;

c. troop and crew compartments, including the crew’s personal clothing and equipment, are to be thoroughly cleaned; and

d. where these vehicles are washed down with salt water, they are to be washed down to prevent any salt damage to any transporting vessel such as aircraft frames.

Ancillary Diving Equipment


Animals

5.58 DA Canberra will advise all biosecurity requirements for animals. .

Arrester System - Aircraft – Mobile


Artillery


ASLAVs


Aztec Water Heater Field


SECTION 5-2. B

B Vehicles

5.63 B Vehicles are defined as non-fighting vehicles of all types, which are not designed to carry offensive armaments. Please refer to the relevant vehicle type in this glossary and to the relevant chapter for more information.

B Vehicles Cleaning

5.64 The use of steam or other high pressure working systems for cleaning vehicles in unit wash stations is to be restricted to the minimum required to remove heavy grease and mud deposits from areas such as engine crankcases and front axles. Unit personnel are not to hose engine compartments or cab interiors with either high pressure water or steam. Water or steam under pressure entering the electrical components or vehicle braking and steering systems can cause these systems to fail. This does not restrict the use of steam in workshops for cleaning complete vehicles and major assemblies before overhaul.

5.65 Personnel using steam cleaning equipment must be trained in the operation of that equipment and use appropriate personal protection equipment.

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5.66 When washing vehicles, care is to be taken to protect the brake system from water. Hydraulic brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air and this drastically lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid so that heavy application of the brake could cause the fluid to boil. This could result in a vapour lock forming in the brake system and a possible reduction in braking effectiveness. To avoid brake fluid contamination it is essential that personnel washing vehicles prevent water entering the breather hole in the filler cap of the brake master cylinder.

5.67 The indiscriminate use of cleaning chemicals such as detergents and kerosene in the engine compartments of vehicles may result in failure of electrical components. These agents are not to be used for cleaning electrical components mounted in or on vehicles. Units are to strictly control the use of cleaning chemicals and detergents. Their use is permitted only for softening heavy grease and dirt deposits. After the application of chemicals, the treated parts are to be cleaned as soon as practicable.

5.68 Personnel are not to use mixtures of gasoline and oil, or other inflammable liquids (e.g. range fuel) for cleaning engine components or the body work of a vehicle.

5.69 Refer to the relevant chapters in the manual for individual vehicle cleaning guidelines.

Backhoes


Ballistic Vest

5.71 Refer to body armour.

Battery

5.72 Batteries are to be removed and cleaned underneath to remove all BRM. The battery box is to be cleaned of all BRM.

Battery Box/Battery Compartments

5.73 Refer to battery.

Bayonet

5.74 Bayonet Scabbards are to be cleaned as for field packs and webbing. Bayonets are to be cleaned of all soil, plant and insect material and lightly oiled.

Bivvy Bags

5.75 Bivvy bags or swags are to be turned inside out and disassembled to ensure no soil, plant, insect matter or animals are trapped inside. Liners and other sleeping materials are to be given washed and scrubbed with warm soapy water.

Bladder Boxes

5.76 The following actions for bladder boxes should be observed:

a. wooden boxes are to be cleaned as for wooden items;

b. all paper and plastic linings within these boxes are to be removed to allow inspection of the packing box; and


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c. linings that are clean may be re-used.

Bladder Tanks


Boat Diving Zodiac


Bobcat


Body Armour

5.80 Plates are to be removed and cleaned as necessary to remove any soil, plant and insect matter. The cover or coat is cleaned as for clothing items, paying particular attention to the plate pocket, velcro (clean as for velcro), and overlapping cloth areas. Cleaning must be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Bodywork

5.81 All damaged bodywork is to be checked and if necessary further inspection of cracks and damage may be required. Remove all BRM debris. Any floor or body strips/moulds that form lips where BRM may become trapped, particularly on vehicle floor compartments, are to be loosened and checked.

Bomag Mixer Rotary Tiller


Bomb Hoist - Manual


Bomb Loaders

5.84 Refer to Aerial Stores Lift Trucks (or see Chapter 40).

Boom Lift Platform

5.85 Refer to Vehicle Boom-lift, Self-propelled (or see Chapter 46).

Boots

5.86 Refer to footwear.

Box Metal Storage Shipping

5.87 The following areas of box metal storage shipping should be checked:

a. Loose or flaking rust is to be removed and all stores, shelves unpacked scrubbed and washed out.


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b. All external surfaces are to be washed and scrubbed with particular attention to the underside and any rail lips or crevices to remove earth, plant and insect matter. The walls of these containers are breathable and are not waterproof, insect or vermin proof.

c. DA preferred option is for all box metal storage shipping to be shipped inside approved ISO containers.

Box Shipping Storage Wooden and Packing Boxes

5.88 The following points in relation to box shipping storage wooden and packing boxes should be adhered to:

a. Purpose-built wooden boxes are to be dismantled and cleaned inside and out as for wooden items.

b. Boxes will require treatment before or on return to Australia. Subject to availability of fumigation facilities DA preferred option is for fumigation to occur before returning to Australia.

c. Damaged boxes will attract more stringent inspection and consideration of residual value should be assessed. DA preferred option is that damaged boxes are not returned to Australia.

d. Boxes should be sprayed with permethrin before having stores placed back in them.

Buckets or Blades (Engineers)

5.89 The following points in relation to buckets or blades (Engineers) are to be adhered to:


b. all cutting edges are to be removed and cleaned by high-pressure water; and

c. buckets and blades that are damaged are to have the damaged face section cut away, so that all soil ingress can be washed free by high-pressure hose.

5.90 Refer to the relevant Chapters for specific items of machinery/equipment.

Buckets or Hand basins

5.91 The following points in relation to buckets or hand basins are to be adhered to:

a. to be scrubbed cleaned until all soil, plant and insect matter is removed or, if unable to clean, items are to be disposed of; and

b. buckets and hand basins are to be referred to the on-site DA officer to determine if further treatment (a chlorine or permethrin dip and fumigation) is required.

Bucket LX 120 Multipurpose (Engineers)

5.92 Refer to 17 for more information.

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Bumper and Brush Guard

5.94 All hollows and attachment points are to be cleaned of all soil, plant and insect matter.

Bushmaster


SECTION 5-3. C

Cabin Pressurisation Rig


Cable ties/looming/conduit

5.97 Cable ties/looming/conduit – every type of vehicle will require varied amounts of dismantling of Cable ties/looming/conduit to provide access to DA inspectors.

Cabling (communications and power)

5.98 Plastic-coated cabling should be wiped down and all electrical tape and cable ties removed. Portions of cabling with damaged insulation are to be removed and disposed.

Cage Pallet

5.99 The following points in relation to cage pallets are to be adhered to:

a. all open-ended corners and frames are to be cleaned of soil, plant, animal and insect matter;

b. the frames are to be flushed with water until clean water can be observed exiting the open end; and

c. DA’s preferred option is that these cages are to be transported inside ISO containers.

Camouflage Nets

5.100 The following points in relation to camouflage nets are to be adhered to:

a. Removal of grass and debris may be achieved by use of a petrol powered blower/vacuum in the first instance, use of water should be avoided.

b. Heavily soiled camouflage nets may require further scrubbing and a dip in an approved detergent/ disinfectant (one in 20 solution). This has been achieved in the past by using trailers with required additive.

c. Depending on the degree of contamination and diligence in the cleaning process, camouflage nets may require three or more trailer dips to achieve the required DA clearance.

d. Drying is to be achieved by hanging the camouflage net so that it does not come into contact with the ground.


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e. Nets are to be inspected to ensure that all plant material is removed.

Camouflage Poles

5.101 The following points in relation to camouflage poles are to be adhered to:

a. camouflage poles are to be brushed or swept clean; and

b. metal joiners are to be removed, cleaned and inspected by DA officers.

Canopy

5.102 Refer to Tentage.

Canopy Bows

5.103 Canopy Bows are to be disassembled and wiped or scrubbed with brushes and water as is necessary to remove all BRM. Particular attention is to be paid to locking catches, joints and hollow cross members to ensure all BRM, nests or other infestations are removed.

Cargo Conveyer


Catering Equipment


Cement Mixer Transportable


Chassis General

5.107 The chassis is to be cleaned using flexible nozzle high-pressure water cleaning equipment. Particular attention is to be paid to small apertures which may act as reservoirs for BRM. Check that no animals are hiding or nesting within the chassis.


Choofers

5.109 Choofers, or Heater Immersion Liquid Fuel-fired, have been replaced by the Aztec Water Heater Field, see Chapter 60 for more information.

Cherry-picker

5.110 Refer to Vehicle Boom-lift, Self-propelled (or see Chapter 46).

CAUTION Do not drill any holes into chassis structures as the structural

integrity of the chassis may be compromised.


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Chubby Mine Detection System


Clothing

5.112 Clothing, which includes undergarments, hats, socks and any scarf-type item, is to be cleaned of all soil, burrs and plant material. All pockets should be unzipped or unfastened and turned inside out if possible to remove all debris. Clothing items are to be given a hot wash (for example, hot machine laundry or dipping in immersion heaters) before returning to Australia.

CMDS Flares

5.113 Refer to aircraft trailer general purpose.

Commercial Vehicles 4x4


Communications Cabin - Elevated - Mobile (MECC)


Complete Equipment Schedules (CES)

5.116 All CES items are to be removed from the parent equipment for cleaning.

Compressor – Air - Mobile


Containers Cargo

5.118 The following points in relation to containers cargo are to be adhered to:

a. Personnel should acquire a ‘flat rack’ container to stack ISO containers on, so the underside can be given a high-pressure water clean.

b. Stepladders should be used to assist the cleaning of the roof of the containers and enable DA to inspect the container for cleanliness.

c. DA is to internally inspect the container to ensure it is light, weather and insect-proofed.

d. Attention is to be given to the underside and twist lock area for the removal of soil, plant and insect debris.

e. The inside of the container may need to be cleaned by high-pressure water.

CAUTION Do not stand or walk underneath a flat rack as it may collapse.


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f. Vents are to be sealed and the floor and walls are to be cleaned. They are then wet sprayed with a residual insecticide before being loaded and fogged once loading is complete and before sealing by DA.

g. Containers should be opened only in the presence of, and under the direct supervision of, a DA officer once cleaned and loading has begun.

h. Refrigerator containers that have damaged panels will require extensive repair and after cleaning, as the damaged area will need to be cut away and insulation that is contaminated removed.

i. All shelving and equipment should be removed to ensure the container is empty.

j. Remove the plastic sleeve on the outer door.

Container Handler – Kalmar


Container - Refrigerated Shipping - Tricon


Conveyer - Cargo


Corrugated Iron

5.122 Refer to defence stores.

Cots Folding

5.123 Refer to stretchers.

Cranes


Crane Field Engine Change 6000lb

5.125 See Chapter 75 for more information

Crawler Excavators


Crazy Cage

5.127 Refer to cage pallet.


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Cupola

5.128 Personnel are to remove protective rubber and ‘crash pad’ if fitted to facilitate cleaning and inspection of cupola.

Cushions

5.129 Cushions are to be cleaned to remove all soil, plant and insect matter. Consider removing and destroying damaged cushions.

SECTION 5-4. D

Dagor Special Operations Vehicle Support


Dashboards

5.131 High-pressure air and dry paintbrush treatment is required to remove all soil, plant and insect material to clean dashboards. Dashboards may need to be disassembled to achieve the required DA standard.

Defence Stores

5.132 The following points in relation to defence stores are to be considered:

a. Corrugated Iron. New sheets are to be separated and cleaned and given a sheet by sheet inspection. Used sheets are considered not cost-effective to clean to the required DA standard.

b. Sandbags. Used bags will not meet the requirement. New bags will require treatment as for hessian.

c. Wire. It is not considered cost-effective or practical to bring wire to a satisfactory DA standard.

d. Star Pickets. Star pickets will need to be inspected individually and treated as for corrugated iron.

Dehumidifiers

5.133 Refer to Aircraft dehumidifiers (or see Chapter 57).

Demolitions Equipment


Demountable Buildings

5.135 Demountable buildings will require extensive dismantling and removal of panel linings and insulation. It is not considered cost-effective or practical to return these items to Australia. Further guidance on this matter should be obtained from DA Canberra.


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Deployable Maintenance Vehicle (DMV) Large


Deployable Maintenance Vehicle (DMV) Small


Digging Tools (Entrenching Tools, Hammers, Fire Rakes)

5.138 The following points in relation to digging tools are to be adhered to:

a. remove covers;

b. tools are to be washed and scrubbed to remove all plant, soil and insect matter; and

c. canvas cover is to be given a high-pressure water-wash.

Diver’s Bag

5.139 Refer to echelon bag.

Diving Boat Zodiac


Diving Equipment


Diving Equipment Ancillary


Don 10

5.143 Refer to cabling (communications and power).

Dolly Set Mobiliser


Douglas Tow Motors

5.145 Refer to Aircraft Tow Motors (or see Chapter 48).

Dozers All Models


‘Drasch’ Tentage

5.147 The following points in relation to Drasch tentage are to be adhered to:

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a. Velcro is to be cleaned as for Velcro;

b. the outside is to be washed down as for normal tentage; and

c. see separate instructions for trailer cleaning.

Drain Plugs

5.148 All drain plugs are to be removed to assist cleaning. Drain plugs and apertures must be cleaned of all BRM debris. Personnel must pay particular attention to threaded areas.

Dual Wheels

5.149 Vehicles fitted with dual bogie wheels are to have the outer wheel removed, cleaned and placed in the rear of the vehicle. This will facilitate cleaning of the inner wheels.

Duck Boards and Wooden Pallets

5.150 As fumigation and extensive cleaning is required for duck boards and wooden pallets, it is considered more cost-effective to dispose of these items.

SECTION 5-5. E

Echelon Bags

5.151 Echelon bags are to be turned inside out and all soil, plant and insect debris removed. The bag is to be given a ‘wipe clean’; however, if there is soil embedded into the fabric, it is to be scrubbed with brushes and water to remove the soil and allowed to air dry.

Electronic Repair Vehicle

5.152 Clean as for General Maintenance Vehicle.

Electrical Tape

5.153 Electrical tape, which has been used to secure items to webbing, is to be removed and destroyed, as this provides an ideal area for plant and soil particles to collect.

Elevated Communications Cabin - Mobile (MECC)


Elevating Platform Truck

5.155 Refer to Truck Platform Elevating (or see Chapter 64).

Engine Change Crane Aircraft

5.156 Refer to Aircraft Crane Field Engine Change 6000lb (or see Chapter 75).


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Engine Stands Aircraft

5.157 Refer to Aircraft Engine Stands (or see Chapter 72).

Engine Wash Rig - Aircraft - Metcalfe


Entrenching Tool

5.159 Entrenching tools are to be cleaned of all soil, plant and insect material and lightly oiled. Carrying pouches for these items are to be cleaned as for field packs and webbing.

Equipment Bags

5.160 Refer to echelon bag.

Excavators


SECTION 5-6. F

F Type Trailers

5.162 Refer to aircraft munitions trolleys (or see Chapter 59).

Fan

5.163 Fan covers, blades and spindles are to be removed and cleaned.

Fender Wells

5.164 Access areas for tail-light wiring and other fender apertures that may collect BRM debris are to be cleaned.

Fibre Composite Components/Assemblies

5.165 When inspecting and cleaning fibre composite/ assemblies, particular attention is to be paid to the following;

a. damaged composite materials present a significant risk for carriage of soil, plant and insect material;

b. damage and contamination risk may be exacerbated by a high-pressure cleaning processes; and

c. subject to the availability of repair procedures (via Australian Defence Force Logistics Manager), it is preferable to repair fibre composite components and assemblies before cleaning and inspection.


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Field Artillery


Field Logistics Management System (FLMS)

5.167 Refer to Fly Away Kits.

Field Lubricating and Servicing Pallets (FLSPs)


Field Service Tables

5.169 Tables are to be cleaned as follows:

a. clean as for wooden items or if metal topped high-pressure water clean, and

b. hollow legs if fitted are to be cleaned internally to remove all debris.

Filters (Water)

5.170 The following points in relation to water filters, including Millbank filters, are to be adhered to:

a. filters are to be turned inside out and scrubbed with brush and water; and

b. when the filter is a disposable type, it should be disposed of and not cleaned.

Fire Beaters

5.171 The following points in relation to fire beaters are to be adhered to:

a. the canvas strips are to be cleaned by scrubbing with soapy water cleaner and the wooden handles subject to inspection and gas treatment as required,

b. canvas strips are to be turned inside out to allow full inspection, and

c. disposal of items in-country should be considered.

Fire Extinguishers Aircraft

5.172 Refer to Aircraft Fire Extinguishers (or see Chapter 74).

Fire Tankers/ Bulk Water Transporters

5.173 The following points in relation to fire trucks and bulk water transporters are to be adhered to:


b. tank and hose lines are to be flushed out with chlorinated water;

c. air filters are to be removed;


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d. guard rails are to be removed to facilitate cleaning of attachment points to remove all soil, plant and insect matter; and

e. remove and clean behind wheel arch flares.


Fire Trucks


First Aid Dressing

5.176 Refer to shell dressing.

Fitted for Line

5.177 Clean as for vehicles and Land Rover. Additionally, cage and line recovery structures are to be cleaned as for cage pallets.

Flatrack Palletized Loading


Floodlight Set


Floor Mats

5.180 All floor mats are to be removed and cleaned.

Flyway Kits (FAK)

5.181 (Aviation related) Operational units may maintain a deployment capability without the need for re-supply. To achieve this, units maintain Fly Away Kits (FAK) – Air Force, Pack-up Kits (PUK) - Navy or Field Logistics Management Systems (FLMS) - Army consisting of sufficient spares, tooling, specialist ground support equipment (GSE), and technical data (inclusive of publications and manuals) to sustain the unit's deployment.

Footwear

5.182 Laces are to be removed from the footwear and all straps, Velcro, zip or fast lace systems are to be thoroughly cleaned of burrs, plant, animal droppings and soil. Particular attention is to be paid to the area of the footwear around the tongue and fastening system where there is a fold in the footwear material that can allow plant, soil and insect material to collect. All types of footwear are to be cleaned of all soil, animal and plant material and, if necessary, given a water scrub and wash to achieve the desired standard out burrs and allowed to dry. It may be necessary for personnel to pick from the soles of their footwear using tweezers or a knife.

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Fuel Tanks

5.184 Fuel tanks that are strapped are to be loosened and cleaned.

SECTION 5-7. G

Gas Bottles

5.185 The following points in relation to a gas bottles are to be adhered to:

a. gas bottles are to be removed from stands and then washed and scrubbed; and

b. attention is to be given to the bottom of the cylinder, in particular the liquid petroleum gas type, to remove soil, plant and insect matter from lip underneath.

General Maintenance Vehicle (GMV)


Generators


Gerber

5.188 Refer to universal tool.

Gloves

5.189 Gloves are particularly susceptible to soil and plant contamination. Gloves are to be scrubbed with water and brushes.

GPU

5.190 Refer to ground power units (or see Chapter 38).

Graders


Ground Power Units


Gun Boots and Sheaths

5.193 Gun boots and sheaths are to be removed and cleaned.

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SECTION 5-8. H

Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle


Hats

5.196 Personnel are to remove and dispose of all rope and twine from hats. The hat is to be hot washed to remove all BRM.

Heater Immersion Liquid Fuel-fired

5.197 Heaters immersion liquid fuel-fired, commonly known as Choofers, have been replaced by the Aztec Water Heater Field see Chapter 60 for more information.

Helicopters

5.198 The following points in relation to helicopters are to be adhered to:

a. In-country Cleaning:

(1) Personnel are to clean the cabin area, cockpit, wheels, wheel wells, skid/runner bars, under deck plates, panels, in flap wells and all other areas where foreign soil, plant and insect matter may have lodged.

(2) All crew and pilot personal clothing and equipment is to be cleaned to be free of soil, plant and insect matter (refer to the separate headings on clothing and boots for specific cleaning requirements).

(3) Velcro panels are to be inspected for soil, plant and insect contamination and cleaned as for velcro and cloth cleaning.

(4) Kevlar floor boards (if fitted) are to be removed to clean the undersides of the kevlar and the floor. DA, where available, is to inspect and advise on a case-by-case basis if aluminium floor cover is to be removed from kevlar boards and kevlar is to be cleaned by a high-pressure water hose to remove all soil, plant and insect matter.

b. On Return to Australia:

(1) Airframes flying direct to Australia must have prior approval and concurrence from DA Canberra on entry point.

(2) All helicopters will be subject to further DA inspection on arrival in Australia. DA Canberra will advise the extent of this inspection.

Helmets

5.199 Personnel should remove camouflage or cloth covers from helmets give them a hot wash. Scrim and hessian should be removed for disposal. Inside lining, the headband and chinstraps must be clean and free of any soil, plant and insect matter. Helmets must be scrubbed with brushes and water if contaminated with embedded soil. All Velcro straps are to be checked to ensure that all plant and seed material is removed.


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Hercules Heavy Recovery Vehicle (M88A2)


Hessian

5.201 It is not considered cost-effective to clean hessian to an acceptable standard for return. This includes new hessian products that have not been stored in sealed containers.

High assurance cryptographic equipment (HACE)

5.202 The safeguarding of communications security information, material and equipment against unauthorised access by individuals or organisations is required at all times and is to be achieved through physical and personnel access control measures.

a. Access to HACE. Unless otherwise authorised by the Director-General ASD, unrestricted access to comsec equipment is to be limited to persons who have been granted formal access. However, persons who have not been granted such access may be given restricted access provided they are Australian citizens, their duties require such access, and they possess an Australian security clearance equal to or above the level of the classification of the equipment concerned, and meet any applicable export control requirements in both a keyed and unkeyed state. Personnel who do not meet these criteria are not to access HACE.

b. Comsec awareness briefing. A comsec awareness briefing is required for individuals who access HACE (whether keyed or unkeyed) but do not physically load or witness the loading or destruction of keying material.

c. Transportation. All HACE is to be removed from buildings, installations, vehicles and/or platforms (unless integral to the operational capability of the vehicle and/or platform in theatre) and transported to authorised recipients—for example, parent comsec equipment account or the Equipment Distribution Authority via approved means—for example, safe hand, diplomatic mail bag or laissez-passer.

d. On return to Australia, if any contaminated HACE is detected, it is to be brought to the attention of DAFF, ensuring access controls are enforced.

5.203 For further information see:

a. ACSI 53—Safeguarding Communications Security (COMSEC) Material

b. ACSI 103—Handling and Accounting Policy and Procedures for Controlled Cryptographic Items

c. ACSI 173—Handling and Accounting Policy and Procedures for Accountable Security Items

d. Defence Communications Security Accounting and Management Manual.

Hitachi Wheel Loader (LX120)


Hoist - Bomb - Manual



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Hoochie

5.206 Refer to shelter individual.

Hot Water Heater Field

5.207 See Aztec Water Heater Field, Chapter 60 for more information.

Hydraulic Rigs

5.208 Refer to Aircraft Hydraulic Rigs (or see Chapter 49).

SECTION 5-9. I

Inflatable Diving Boat Zodiac

5.209 Refer to Boat Diving Zodiacs (or see Chapter 84).

Insulation Tape

5.210 All insulation tape that has been used to hold cables and other accessories on to vehicles is to be removed.

Interior

5.211 The interior is to be vacuumed and high-pressure air cleaned as required to obtain the DA standard.

Internal Panels and Access Panels

5.212 All internal panels are to be removed to allow cleaning, including the door-lining panels.

SECTION 5-10. J

Jacks

5.213 Refer to aircraft jacks (or see Chapter 61).

Jerry-cans

5.214 Fuel Jerry-cans should be drained and aired with all external areas cleaned and free of BRM.

5.215 Water jerry-cans; refer to water containers.

Junipur Portable Aircraft Washers

5.216 Refer to Aircraft Junipur Portable Washers (or see Chapter 71).


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SECTION 5-11. K

Kalmar Container Handler


Knife, Fork and Spoon

5.218 Knife, fork and spoon sets are to be disassembled, washed and cleaned to remove food scraps, soil, plant and insect debris.

Knives

5.219 Knives are to be cleaned and lightly oiled. Carrying pouches for these items are to be cleaned as for field packs and webbing.

SECTION 5-12. L

Land Rover

5.220 See Chapters 112 (4X4) and 113 (6X6) for more information.

Land Rover 6x6 Variants


Land Rover Fitted for Radio

5.222 See Chapters 112 (4X4) and 113 (6X6) for more information.

Laundry Unit

5.223 Personnel should carry out the following checks:

a. pump clean water through the system;

b. remove filters for disposal;

c. remove lint filters for disposal;

d. ensure all internal areas are free of soil, plant and insect matter; and

e. external area is to be cleaned as for containers.

Leatherman Tool

5.224 Refer to universal tool.

Lift Truck - Aircraft Aerial Stores



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Light Armoured Vehicle


Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC V)

5.227 Clean as for watercraft.

Lights

5.228 All damaged lights (internal and external), or lights where seals have not maintained their integrity, are to be removed so as to clean the light fittings.

Lights Portable Work

5.229 Refer to Aircraft Portable Work Lights (or see Chapter 73).

Loadbank’s

5.230 Refer to Aircraft Loadbank’s (see Chapter 70) or Mobile Resistive Load Banks (see Chapter 63).

Lubricating and Servicing Pallets (FLSPs)


LX 120


SECTION 5-13. M

M113 Variants


M1A1 Abrams Tank


M88A2 Hercules Heavy Recovery Vehicle


Mack Vehicles


Magnetic Road Sweeper



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Mainline POL Pump


Maintenance Stands

5.239 Refer to aircraft maintenance stands (or see Chapter 53).

Maintenance Vehicle - Deployable (DMV) - Large


Maintenance Vehicle - Deployable (DMV) - Small


Manitou Vehicle Boom-lift


Manual Bomb Hoist


Megajet 4-in-1 Workstation


Mercedes Actros Truck


Mercedes G Wagon


Mercedes Unimog


Metcalfe Aircraft Engine Wash Rig


Metal Containers

5.249 Refer to trunks.

Metal Racks

5.250 Box and tubular steel racks, which have openings, are to be given a high-pressure water clean. Where one end is closed, it may be necessary to drill an opening at the closed end to allow a flexible nozzle to be inserted to clean out any soil or insect debris. All structures of this nature will incur close DA scrutiny.


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Metal Tools

5.251 Metal tools are to be wiped clean of all soil, plant and insect matter. Degrease items as required to remove all grime and dirt, lightly oil and leave separate for inspection. Tools may be re-oiled after inspection in consultation with the DA inspector.

Metal Trunk


Millbank Filter

5.253 Refer to filters.

Mine Detection System - Chubby


Mirrors

5.255 All damaged mirrors are to be removed and the mirror holders cleaned.

Mixer - Cement - Transportable


Mixer Rotary Tiller


Mobile Air Compressor


Mobile Arrester System Aircraft

5.259 Refer to Aircraft Mobile Arrester Systems (or see Chapter 65).

Mobile Elevated Communications Cabin (MECC)


Mobile Resistive Load Banks


Mosquito Nets and Domes

5.262 Mosquito nets and domes are to be washed to remove all soil, plant and insect debris and removed from their carry bags and covers. Any supporting poles are to be removed and sleeves are to be cleaned to remove soil, plant, insect and animal material.


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Motorcycles


MRE's (Meals ready to Eat)

5.264 Refer to Ration Packs.

Mudflaps

5.265 Mudflaps are to be removed and cleaned by high-pressure water.

Munitions Trailers/Trolleys

5.266 Refer to aircraft munitions trailers (see Chapter 58) and aircraft munitions trolleys (see Chapter 59).

SECTION 5-14. N

Neck Cloth

5.267 Refer to sweat cloth.

Nitrogen Trailer

5.268 Refer to aircraft nitrogen trailer (or see Chapter 54).

SECTION 5-15. O

Oxygen Trailer

5.269 Refer to aircraft oxygen trailer (or see Chapter 55).

SECTION 5-16. P

Packs

5.270 All packs are to be disassembled and all pockets and apertures are to be opened and turned inside out if possible. Most packs can be given a ‘wipe clean’; however, items that have soil embedded into them are to be scrubbed with brushes and water to remove the soil and allowed to air dry. Attention should be paid to pouch fasteners, belt clips and buckles to ensure that no soil, plant, or insect debris is caught in these areas. Belts are to be disassembled including pad belts to ensure all possible areas of contamination are inspected and cleaned. Water bottle carriers are particularly subject to weed seed becoming embedded in the lining and should be thoroughly checked to ensure all seeds are removed. Packs are to be left disassembled for the DA inspection.


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Pack-up Kits (PUK)

5.271 Refer to Fly Away Kits.

Pallets (Wooden, Plastic, Metal)

5.272 The following points in relation to all wooden, plastic and metal pallets are to be adhered to:

a. wooden pallets are to be cleaned as for wooden items;

b. fumigation and extensive cleaning is required for wooden pallets - it is considered more cost-effective to dispose of these items;

c. ‘L’ pallets must be serviceable with no splits; and

d. plastic pallets are to be washed.

Palletized Loading Flatrack


Palletized Loading Truck HX77


Pan Set Messing

5.275 Pan set messing is to be washed and cleaned.

Personnel Stairs - Aircraft

5.276 For towed personnel stairs see Chapter 102 for more information.

5.277 For self-propelled personnel stairs see Chapter 106 for more information.

PFA50 (Aircraft Loading Machinery)


Platform Elevating - Truck

5.279 Refer to Truck Platform Elevating (or see Chapter 64).

Plant Equipment (Dozers)


Plant Trailer



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Plastic Matting

5.282 Plastic matting will require a high-pressure water clean to remove all soil, plant and insect matter. If the mat is damaged or badly soiled, disposal in-country is recommended.

Plastic Trunks


POL Pump

5.284 Refer to Mainline POL Pump (or see Chapter 41).

Portable Washers Aircraft

5.285 Refer to Aircraft Junipur Portable Washers (or see Chapter 71).

Potable Water Pump Assembly


Potable Water Vehicle


Portable Work Lights


Portaloo

5.289 The following points in relation to a portaloo are to be adhered to:

a. clean and remove excess material;

b. wash with detergent to remove fats and other solids;

c. rinse with clear water; and

d. sanitisation, using a solution of hydrochloride solution (liquid bleach) is to be conducted as follows:

(1) the concentration of the hydrochloride solution is to be at a ratio of four to one (four parts water, one part solution);

(2) the port-a-loo is to be saturated by wet spraying on all surfaces under DA supervision;

(3) contact time of the solution is to be not less than two hours; and

(4) the solution is to be drained before inspection for safety reasons.

Power-Air Start Units Aircraft

5.290 Refer to Aircraft Air Start Units (or see Chapter 66).


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Protected Mobility Vehicle - Hawkei


Pump Assembly - Potable Water


Pump - POL

5.293 Refer to Mainline POL Pump (or see Chapter 41).

Pump – Water - Tamar


SECTION 5-17. R

Radiators all Types (Including Air-conditioning Units and Generators)

5.295 The following points in relation to all types of radiators are to be adhered to:

a. removal of the radiator will facilitate cleaning;

b. the radiator is to be high-pressure air-cleaned to remove seed and then washed down by a low-pressure water high-volume wash;

c. dual radiator systems are to be disassembled to facilitate cleaning from both sides and allow a DA inspection;

d. bent radiator grills may require heat treatment to burn any embedded seed material (using heat shrink guns); and

e. It may be necessary to use brushes or pick insect and seed matter out from between the veins on the radiators.

5.296 Armoured vehicles will generally require the cooling tower/radiator assembly to be removed and disassembled to allow access for cleaning and inspection to be conducted

5.297 Refer to specific machinery cleaning guides for more detail.

Radio Equipment

5.298 The following points in relation to all radio equipment are to be adhered to:

a. air-sealed communications equipment is required to be cleaned externally of all BRM by wiping down with a damp cloth;

CAUTION Do not apply a blow torch to a radiator system as extensive

damage may result.


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b. internal component items are to be cleaned by air blow or vacuum cleaning using cleaning brushes, if necessary;

c. handset covers are to be removed and cleaned if possible;

d. all cables are to be wiped down with wet/dry rags to remove soil, plant and insect matter;

e. all air filters on communications equipment are to be replaced or cleaned and subject to an DA inspection as appropriate; and

f. members handling secure communications equipment must be of the applicable security clearance to handle the equipment. Commanders should make reference to the Defence Security Manual.

5.299 Refer to specific machinery cleaning guides for more detail.

Ration Packs

5.300 All returning, unused ration packs of Australian origin will be inspected for seal integrity and insect infestation on arrival. Any ration packs that are not identifiable, have been opened, have visible signs of seal breakage, or have insect infestation will be destroyed by DA at the Defence expense. Unsealed ration products are prohibited from returning to Australia. Ration packs require a DA import permit. Further information is available on the DA website – Ration Packs

Recovery Trailer


Refrigerated Shipping Container - Tricon


Road Sweeper - Magnetic


Rollers


Ropes and Universal Dispatch Straps

5.305 The following points in relation to all ropes and universal dispatch straps are to be adhered to:

a. all ropes and universal dispatch straps are to be extended to their full length and wiped or washed clean of all soil, plant and insect matter;

b. attention to attachment points and fixtures and tension devices is required; and

c. personnel are to inspect and remove all twigs, foliage, and so on that has become embedded in the rope fibres.

http://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/avm/military/ration-packs


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Rotary Tiller – Bomag


Rubber Seals

5.307 The following points in relation to rubber seals are to be adhered to:

a. rubber seals fitted around equipment, for example, windscreens, doors, tailgates and containers are to be pulled back, vacuumed and washed clean of all BRM;

b. damaged seals should be replaced, and

c. rubber seals not fitted to equipment should be separated from timber stores or packaging that will require fumigation due to the damage that may be caused by the application of fumigation chemicals.

SECTION 5-18. S

Sandals


Sand Bag Machine


Sandbags

5.310 Refer to defence stores.

Scissor-lift Work Platforms


Search and Rescue Trailer


Seat Panels

5.313 Foam seat panels that have been damaged are to be removed and destroyed.

Seats

5.314 The majority of vehicles will require seats to be removed to provide full access to DA inspectors.

Seatbelts

5.315 Seatbelts are to be unwound and wiped clean. The seatbelt tongue/buckle assembly is to be examined closely to ensure the effective removal of all BRM. The inertia reel (where fitted) is to


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have all BRM removed. If necessary, removal of any sheaths or covers may be necessary to achieve the required standard.

Self-Propelled Stairs – Personnel


Shell Dressing

5.317 Shell dressing is to be removed from pouch or un-taped from webbing to ensure no soil, plant and insect matter has been trapped on the tape or in between tape and dressing. Removal of any residual adhesive from the outer protective cover is required.

Shelters

5.318 See Chapter 9 for information on the Unimog Maintenance Shelter and Chapter 11 for information on Trailer Shelters.

Shelter Individual

5.319 Individual shelters are to be washed to remove all soil, plant and insect debris.

Shipping Container - Refrigerated - Tricon


Shoes


Skid Steers


Souvenirs

5.323 All souvenir items must be declared as they are of concern when entering Australia. Customs imports must be obtained for the importation of certain material. Refer to Section 1-3 to Chapter 1 of this publication.

SP56 Roller (Engineers)


Special Operations Vehicle Support - Dagor


Stairs – Self Propelled - Personnel



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Stairs - Towed - Personnel


Stave Tank

5.328 Refer to water containers.

Stock Cages

5.329 All stocks are to be removed and the cages cleaned by high-pressure air, vacuum, high-volume low-pressure water and high-pressure water.

Storage and Tool Compartments

5.330 All storage and tool compartments are to be emptied and cleaned of all soil, plant and insect material.

Stretchers

5.331 Personnel should remove canvas or cloth from wooden or aluminium poles and braces. Canvas or cloth is to be cleaned by brushing or the use of warm soapy water. High-pressure water is not to be used on canvas. Poles are to be washed and scrubbed with water and brushes to remove all BRM, particular attention is required for hollow poles, which may require removal of end caps. Stretchers are to be left disassembled for DA inspection. Wooden products will be subject to fumigation treatment.

Supacat HAT


Support/Cross Members

5.333 The transmission support members and other cross members are to be checked for animal and nest infestation. All soil, plant and insect material is to be removed.

Surveillance Radar - Air - Transportable (TASR)


Swags

5.335 Refer to bivvy bags.

Sweat Cloth

5.336 The following areas should be checked:

a. personnel are to inspect and remove all BRM that has become embedded in the cloth fibres; and

b. sweat cloths are to be washed, as necessary, to ensure all BRM is removed.


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SECTION 5-19. T

Tadano Crane


Tamar Water Pump


Tank Abrams (M1A1)


Tanks Collapsible


Tank Medium Flexible Assembly


Tarpaulin

5.342 Refer to Tentage.

Tentage

5.343 The following points in relation to tentage are to be adhered to:

a. all tentage is to be given a brush down, brush scrubbing and hose cleaning, paying particular attention to the seam areas and then hung so as not to contact the ground for drying;

b. ropes are to be cleaned as for ropes;

c. velcro panels and seams (where fitted) are to be cleaned as for Velcro;

d. canvas bags are to be turned inside out and checked for burrs, seeds and insects;

e. poles, knuckles and pegs are to be subject to a high-pressure water clean to remove all soil, plant and insect matter (ants, spiders and mud wasps are of particular concern);

f. ensure all hollow tubing is flushed with high-pressure water; and

g. if tentage has not been used during the entire deployment, then the requirement is for tentage to be unrolled, brushed and swept clean to ensure no vermin or insect infestation and then subject to an DA inspection.

Thongs



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Toilet Servicing Vehicle Aircraft


Toilets Portable

5.346 The following points in relation to a portable toilets are to be adhered to:

a. toilets will require a high-pressure water clean to remove all soil, plant and insect matter; and

b. toilets are to undergo sanitisation, using a solution of hydrochloride solution (liquid bleach) is to be conducted as follows:

(1) the concentration of the hydrochloride solution is to be at a ratio of four to one (four parts water, one part solution);

(2) the port-a-loo is to be saturated by wet spraying on all surfaces under DA supervision;

(3) contact time of the solution is to be not less than two hours and the solution is to be drained before inspection for safety reasons

5.347 Refer to Portaloo’s for further cleaning guidelines.

Toolboxes and Tool Bins

5.348 Toolboxes and tool bins are to be emptied and brushed, air-blown and wiped clean. Tools are to be wiped clean and lightly oiled. Where toolboxes are bolted to the floor tray they are to be removed to ensure all debris trapped between the floor and toolbox is removed.

Tools

5.349 Tools are to be wiped clean and lightly oiled.

Torpedo Maintenance Stands

5.350 Refer to Aircraft Maintenance Stands (or see Chapter 53).

Toyota Tow Motors


Tow Motors - Aircraft


Towed Personnel Stairs


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Tractors


Trailer Ammunition


Trailer General Purpose - Aircraft

5.357 Refer to aircraft trailer general purpose (GP) (or see Chapter 69).

Trailer Nitrogen

5.358 Refer to aircraft nitrogen trailer (or see Chapter 54).

Trailer Oxygen

5.359 Refer to aircraft oxygen trailer (or see Chapter 55).

Trailers Road (all varieties)

5.360 See Chapter 11 Trailers or Chapter 12 Medium, Heavy Trailer Capability (MHT) for more information. See other specific trailers.

Trailer Search and Rescue


Trailer Sonar Buoy

5.362 Refer to aircraft trailer general purpose (or see Chapter 69).

Trailer Tool Kit

5.363 Refer to aircraft trailer general purpose (or see Chapter 69).

Transportable Air Surveillance Radar (TASR)


Tricon Refrigerated Shipping Container


Trollenborg (Inflatable Hospital Ward)

5.366 Refer to tentage and Drasch tentage.

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Truck Fire Fighting


Truck - Mercedes Actros


Truck Palletized Loading HX77


Truck Platform Elevating


Truck Toilet Aircraft


Trunks

5.373 The following points in relation to trunks are to be adhered to:

a. Plastic. Plastic trunks are to be subject to a wash down to remove all BRM.

b. Metal. Metal trunks are to be subject to the same clean as for plastic trunks, with particular attention given to the metal lips on the ends of the trunk, locks and under the rubber seal on the inside of the lid.

Tyres (New and Old)

5.374 The following points in relation to tyres are to be adhered to:

a. Tyres are to be washed and scrubbed to remove all BRM.

b. Damaged tyres are to be inspected and their suitability for return to Australia determined. If necessary, damaged tyres (for example, perished, cracked or split) are to be removed and disposed of in accordance with the tyre disposal policy.

c. All tyres are to be treated with an approved residual insecticide after cleaning.

d. Cracked tyres have the risk of containing BRM therefore perished tyres are to be subject to disposal.

e. Fitted tyres that are damaged should be replaced with new tyres.

f. Used and fitted tyres on rims are to be individually verified that the tyres are on rims, inflated with beading sealed and that the tyres are clean, free of water and other biosecurity risk material.

g. Tyres that are not fitted to rims are to be stored in such a manner that water cannot collect inside the tyre. The preferred DA solution is that tyres are stored within containers. Tyres not fitted on rims will require fumigation on return to Australia.


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h. DA considers a Non-Commercial consignment of tyres to contain a maximum of 8 tyres (inclusive of the wheels on the vehicle) and may be imported with an accompanying vehicle. If tyres are to be transported back to Australia in containers or crates, please refer to the DA BICON (Biosecurity Import Conditions system) internet site (http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/online-services/bicon) for the commodity “tyres”.

SECTION 5-20. U

Uniforms

5.375 The following points in relation to uniforms are to be adhered to:

a. hot wash and tumble-dry as required,

b. one ‘fly home’ set per member, and

c. other sets are to be quarantined on return to Australia and subject to a hot wash and tumble dry.

Unimog


Universal Dispatch Straps/Ropes

5.377 Refer to ropes and universal dispatch straps.

Universal Tools

5.378 Universal tools, for example Leatherman, Gerber, are to be cleaned of all BRM and lightly oiled. Carrying pouches for these items are to be cleaned as for field packs and webbing.

SECTION 5-21. V

Velcro

5.379 Velcro is to be brushed and washed to ensure all seed, plant and soil material is removed.

Vehicle Boom-lift, Self-propelled


Vehicles (General)

5.381 See particular chapters relating to individual vehicle types and variants for more information.

SECTION 5-22. W

Wash Rig - Aircraft Engine - Metcalfe


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Water Bladders


Water Bottles

5.384 Water bottles are to be emptied and cleaned of all BRM.

Water Bottle Carriers

5.385 Refer to webbing.

Water Containers

5.386 Open top water containers or containers that may have been opened (such as water Jerry cans, stave tanks and knapsack sprayers) are to be scrubbed, and sprayed inside with chlorinated water (400 parts per million) and then allowed to air dry before inspection. Consideration as to the value of effort to bring these items to an acceptable standard may be required.


Water Filters

5.388 The following points in relation to water filters are to be adhered to:

a. non-potable water filters are to be subject to disposal; and

b. potable water filters are to be cleaned to remove all BRM.

Water Jerry Can

5.389 Refer to water containers.

Water Pump Assembly - Potable Water


Water Pump Tamar

5.391 Refer to Tamar Water Pump (or see Chapter 78).

Water Purification Equipment

5.392 The following points in relation to water purification equipment are to be adhered to:

a. pump clean water through the system;

b. remove the active carbon filter material and dispose of;

c. refer to user documentation for removal of membrane filters;

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e. remove all plastic filters/separators for cleaning;

f. open all valves for flushing action;

g. externally clean as for vehicles; and

h. clean canopy as for vehicles.


Water Tank Self Deployable


Water Tanker


Water Vehicle - Potable


Watercraft

5.397 The following points in relation to watercraft are to be adhered to:

a. clean all internal and external areas to remove soil, plant and insect matter;

b. remove all access panels as required to ensure all areas are cleaned;

c. clean or replace the air filters;

d. high-pressure water clean and scrub hull to remove all anti-fouling and marine growth;

e. bilge tanks are to be emptied in port as per normal port operations and, if at sea, they are to adhere to normal DA protocols;

f. clean all deck areas where vehicles and equipment have been carried and soil residue deposited;

g. all soil is to be removed by wash down, paying particular attention to recessed areas of the decks such as tie down, stanchion areas and ramps; and

h. all areas should be inspected for vermin and insect infestation, and appropriate action taken to eradicate if evidence of vermin is detected.

Webbing

5.398 The following points in relation to webbing are to be adhered to:

a. all webbing is to be disassembled and all pockets and apertures are to be opened and turned inside out if possible;

b. most webbing can be subject to a ‘wipe clean’; however, items that have soil embedded into them are to be scrubbed with brushes and water to remove the soil and allowed to air dry;


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c. attention should be paid to pouch fasteners, belt clips and buckles to ensure that no soil, plant or insect debris is caught in these areas, especially in any tape used on the webbing (all tape and glue residue should be removed);

d. belts are to be disassembled, including pad belts, to ensure all possible areas of contamination are inspected and cleaned;

e. water bottle carriers are particularly subject to weed seed becoming embedded in the lining and should be thoroughly checked to ensure all seeds are removed; and

f. webbing is to be left disassembled for the DA inspection.

Wheel Loaders


Wheeled Scrapers


Winch Cable and Drum

5.401 Refer to Winch Ropes, Wire Ropes and Slings.

Winch Ropes, Wire Ropes and Slings

5.402 The following points in relation to winch ropes, wire ropes and slings are to be adhered to:

a. All items are to be extended to full length and subject to a high-pressure water clean using degreaser, if required, to remove all soil, plant and insect matter.

b. The winch drum is also to be degreased and subject to a high-pressure water clean.

c. All winch ropes, wire ropes and slings are to be re-oiled after inspection. An application of a protective covering (plastic bag) may be required to protect the refurbished ropes and cables.

Windscreen Reservoirs

5.403 The following points in relation to windscreen reservoirs are to be adhered to:

a. windscreen reservoirs are to be emptied and cleaned through with a chlorine solution of 400 parts per million and allowed to air dry, and

b. reservoir pipes should also be blown through with this solution.

Wire

5.404 It is not considered practical to bring wire to a satisfactory DA standard and therefore it should be disposed of.

Wooden Floors

5.405 All wooden floors are to be removed and cleaned to ensure removal of all soil, plant and insect matter, fumigation is required. Refer to Wooden Items.


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Wooden Items

5.406 The following actions are required for wooden items including tool/tool handles:

a. Wood that is heavily contaminated with soil is to be destroyed. It cannot be brought to a satisfactory DA standard.

b. The removal of any BRM and mandatory fumigation is required on all timber products and packaging before wooden items are returned to Australia (Note: Fumigation is normally done by approved contractors in Australia).

c. Wooden items or foreign timber packaging supports encased with bark will not be allowed in to Australia.

Wooden Tools (Base Plate and Pick Handle)

5.407 Wooden tools are to be wiped down and inspected for insect infestation. Any item that has termite infestation is to be destroyed. Items that have borer infestation should be fumigated before return to Australia.

Work Lights Aircraft


Work Platforms, Scissor-lift


Workshop Shelter


SECTION 5-23. Z

Zodiac Diving Boat

5.411 Refer to Boat Diving Zodiacs (or see Chapter 84).

This list is not exhaustive and is here to capture that equipment most likely to be deployed overseas.

Annex: A. Generic Vehicle Check List


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ANNEX A TO CHAPTER 5

GENERIC VEHICLE CHECKLIST

1. The following is a generic vehicle checklist that is designed to assist members and units in ensuring that all vehicles have been cleaned. This is indicated next to each item with a tick.

Vehicle Type: …………………..……………………. Army Registered Number: ………………………………

Air Tanks Lights Air Vents Metal Cages Axles, Transaxle, Axle Brackets Metal Tools Battery Metal Tray Battery Box Mirrors Boot Compartment Power Take-off, Drive Shaft Tunnel Bodywork Radiator Bucket Tines (fingers) Road Wheels Bumper/Brush guard Ropes & Universal Dispatch Straps Canopy Rubber Seals Canopy Supports Seatbelts Complete Equipment Schedule Springs Chassis Support and Cross Members Cushions Suspension Arms Cutting Edges (engineer equipment) Storage and Tool Compartments Dashboard Toolboxes Drain Plugs Towing Hitch Dual Wheels Track Pads Engine Compartment Tyres Fender Wells Universal Joints Floor Mats Wheels Footwells Wheel Arch Fuel Tanks Winch Cable and Drum Gun Boots and Sheaths Windscreen Reservoir Insulation Tape Windshield Base Interior Wooden Floors Internal Access Panels Wooden Tools

This vehicle has been inspected and found to be free of quarantine material. Name: ………………………………………. Rank: ……………………………

(Print) Signed: ………………………………………. Date: ……………………………

Documents

CHAPTER 5 EQUIPMENT CLEANING GUIDE A–Z...Aircraft Engine Stands 5.24 See Chapter 72 for more information. Aircraft Engine Wash Rig - Metcalfe 5.25 See Chapter 81 for more information