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3.4 Drying and Storage
Dry all components completely before storing with a clean, soft absorbent
cloth and if available, a blast of compressed air. If compressed air is used it must
be entirely free of oil droplets and dirt particles. When thoroughly dried, re-
assemble the equipment and store it in its appropriate slot in the kit’s foam
insert. (see Figure 1.1, Loading Plan, page 1-5.)
3.5 Hydrometer Maintenance and Cleaning
The hydrometers come in direct contact with fuel and should be properly
cleaned and wiped dry before storing and re-use. Follow these three steps after
each use:
3.5.1 Wipe excess fuel off the glass hydrometer(s) with clean, soft absorbent
cloth.
3.5.2. Wipe the glass hydrometer(s) with a second cloth that has been
dampened with the specified cleaning solvent for the type of fuel tested and allow
solvent to air dry (excess may be wiped with a dry cloth).
3.5.3 when completely dry, place the hydrometer(s) inside the protective
container.
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