EQUIPMENT CAPABILITIES- The output capabilities of a piece of equipment in a given period of time based on equipment capacity and time required to complete a cycle.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE LOG- A log used to record historical repair data on each piece of laundry equipment.

EXHAUST DUCT- A rectangular or circular enclosure where air is sucked through by a large fan motor and discharged to the outer part of the ship.
EXHAUST FAN- Fan used to remove air from the basket of the tumbler dryer and force it out through the exhaust duct.

EXPENDITURE- Removal of stock from the accountability of a ship's store officer.

EXPENDITURE DOCUMENT- Any document that is assigned an expenditure serial number.

EXTRACT MOTOR- Motor on the washer extractor that spins the cylinder around during extract.

FEATHER OUT- A spotting term referring to the process of gradually dispersing moisture from the center of the stain outward to prevent leaving water circles or sizing rings.

FEED RIBBON DRIVE ROLL- A device that turns the feed ribbons on the flatwork ironer.

FEED RIBBONS- Devices used to feed flatwork into the flatwork ironer.

FINGER GUARD- Safety device on the flatwork ironer that prevents the hands of the operator from getting near the padded pressure rolls.

FINGERS- Devices located on the washer extractor inside the programmer. They energize the various functions of the washer extractor during the automatic mode. This is done when the fingers fall into the grooves that were cut out on the program chart. Once the finger does this and contacts the metal on the drum control disk, that particular operation is energized.

FISCAL YEAR- A 12-month period selected for government accounting purposes beginning on 1 October and ending 30 September the following calendar year.

FLANNEL PADS- Pads used on the press buck to provide cushion and good pressing quality.
FLASH POINT- The lowest temperature at which the vapors of a liquid form an ignitable mixture with the air.
FLATWORK- Any items that can be safely processed through the flatwork ironer can be referred to as flatwork. The most common types of flatwork are bed linens and tablecloths.
FOOT PEDAL- Pedal worked by the foot that engages the compression roll on the flatwork ironer.

FRAUD- Any theft of funds or merchandise or a change of official records by an accountable officer or responsible individual in the ship's store operation.
FRICTION MATERIAL- 6-inch-wide material that is wound around the feed ribbon roll; it has a rough surface so the feed ribbons will catch properly on the drive roll and be driven properly.

FUNCTION- A particular process in the ROM system that affects the ship's store records.

FUNDS- A sum of money or other resources established for a specific purpose usually without fiscal year limitations.

GARMENT TRAY- Tray used to hold clothing while removing a spot or stain on the spotting board.

GENERAL INFECTION- Infection that occurs when bacteria enters into the blood-stream.

GOOD BARBER ETHICS- Rules and standards of conduct and practice in the barbershop that will reflect well on the customers served.

GROOMING STANDARDS- Standards set forth by U. S. Navy Regulations regarding the appearance of naval personnel.

GROUP SALE- A sale of merchandise to a group in which several individual orders have been consolidated. A group sale is made when individual sales to personnel cannot be made.

HANDWHEEL- A device used to open and secure the shell door to the washer extractor.

HARD WATER- Water that contains an appreciable amount of salt; it cannot be used to wash clothes because it renders the detergent useless for washing.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE- Any sub-stance or mixture of substances that is toxic, corrosive, irritating, flammable, a strong oxidizer, a strong sanitizer, or that generates pressure through decomposition, heat, or other means.

HEAD- The top portion of the laundry press that is brought down against the fabric on the buck of the press during operation.

HEAD PRESSURE- The pressure exerted by the head against the buck of the press when it is in the lowered position.

HEAT STRESS- A combination of air temperature, thermal radiation, humidity, airflow, and workload that may stress the body as it tries to regulate body tempera-ture.

HEAT STRESS LOG- Record of tempera-tures in the laundry.

HEAT STRESS SURVEY- A survey conducted by the medical officer using the wet bulb and globe temperature (WBGT) meter to determine whether a space is safe for human beings to work in.

HEATSTROKE- A condition marked by cessation of sweating, extremely high body temperature, and collapse that results from prolonged exposure to high heat.

HUMIDITY- The degree of wetness in the atmosphere.

HYDROFLUORIC ACID- A compound commonly referred to as rust remover, it is a colorless, volatile, fuming, corrosive acid used to removed rust and tannin stains from clothing.

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE- A mild liquid oxidizing bleach used chiefly for removal of organic stains such as bloodstains.

INACTIVE PHASE- A phase within the life cycle of bacteria during which they are not active or reproducing but are not dead either. Instead of remaining active or dying, the bacteria are rendered helpless while the area in which they are located is kept sanitized. The bacteria survive by forming a tough outer shell and are not affected by disinfectants, heat, or cold. Once the area is not sanitized or conditions become favorable again, these inactive cells become active and reproduce again.

INCINERATOR- A furnace or container used to burn waste materials.

INDIVIDUAL LOTS- Lots of laundry including officer and chief petty officer personal clothing normally delivered to the laundry in net bags.

INSOLUBLE SOILS- Soils such as earth, concrete, dust, sand, carbon, ashes, lint, hair, and so forth. These types of soil are insoluble in water or chemical solvents. Most insoluble soils are dispersed during the wash cycle and complete removal is difficult because these soils may redeposit on the clothes, causing a gray look on the fabric.

INTERLOCK SWITCH- Switch that prevents the wash motor of the washer extractor from activating while the outer shell door is open.

INTRASTORE TRANSFER- A movement of material from the responsibility of one sales outlet operator to that of another.

INVENTORY- The process of identifying, counting, and evaluating all stock on hand at a specific time.

INVENTORY TEAM- A team normally consisting of two persons; one person counts while the other records those counts on the Inventory Count Sheet, NAVSUP Form 238.

ISSUE- An expenditure of stock for some further purpose. Issues reduce accountability.
JOG SWITCH- A switch that is depressed simultaneously with the reverse or forward switch on the washer extractor to rotate the cylinder of the washer to the proper position for loading or unloading.

LAUNDRY BASKETS- Baskets used to transport clothing from one work station in the ship's laundry to another.

LAUNDRY MARK- Mark placed on cloth-ing for identification purposes. The mark includes the first letter of the individual's last name plus the last four numbers of the individual's social security number.
LAUNDRY SHIFT- A period normally last-ing 8 hours with 3 shifts per day. Normally done in shipboard laundries that require operation past normal working hours to complete the laundry.
LAUNDRY SUMMARY SHEET- A record used to summarize what the laundry accomplished during a weekly period; includes pounds washed, pieces pressed, and supplies usage data.
LAUNDRY WORKFLOW- Routing laundry from one work station to another for the purpose of efficient production.

LAYOUT SKETCH- Sketch of each sales outlet and bulk storeroom prepared by the ship's store officer including each bin, shelf, showcase, and so forth, in each space identified by a number.

LINT SCREEN- A rectangular-shaped screen that catches lint and dirt; located in the lower portion of the tumbler dryer; referred to as the primary lint trap.

LINT TRAP BAGS- Fine mesh bags available through the Ship's Store Contract Bulletin; used normally on secondary lint traps to catch lint and dirt before they enter the exhaust duct from the tumbler dryer.
LINT TRAPDOOR- A door that provides access to the lint screen; located on the lower part of the tumbler dryer.

LOAD LIMITS- The maximum amount of clothes in pounds that may be placed in a piece of equipment based on manufacturer's recommendation and washing formulas.

LOCAL INFECTION- An infection of the skin or scalp indicated by a boil or pimple containing pus.
MAGNIFYING GLASS- Used to identify substances by magnification.

MAIN SPOTTING BOARD- A worktable consisting of a smooth area used for tamping and applying spotting agents and a perforated area used for flushing.

MANUAL MODE- An equipment mode during which the equipment is operated without the use of automatic devices.

MANUFACTURE DATE- The date a particular item of stock was manufactured; indicated on the container of the item as a manufacturer's code. These codes are currently contained in NAVRESSO INST 4067.4.
MANUFACTURED ITEMS- Items that require further processing in the snack bar such as popcorn.

MARKDOWN- A voluntary reduction in the selling price of an item. There are three types of markdowns: markdowns below cost, markdowns to zero, and retail markdowns.

MARKDOWN BELOW COST- A voluntary reduction in the selling price of an item below its original cost price.

MARKDOWN TO COST- A type of retail markdown in which the selling price of an item is reduced so that it is equal to its cost price.

MARKDOWN TO ZERO- An expenditure of stock through a price change that reduces the value of the item to zero.

MARKON- Any voluntary increase in the established selling price of an item.

MARKUP- The difference between the cost price and selling price of a retail item.

MECHANICAL ACTION- The force that is applied as an expedient in the removal of soil from fabrics in the laundry.

METALLIC INSTRUMENTS- Barbering equipment that is made of metal.

MONETARY- A term used in the ship's store operation referring to money.