TM 10-5411-205-133-9.General Repair(1) Installation.Procedures (cont).(Figure 3-6)NOTEWhen installing new rivet in same location as a rivet that has beenremoved and if diameter of hole in structure has been enlargedduring removal of rivet, use next larger diameter rivet forreplacement.Clean rivets with solvent before installing.PROPER INSTALLATIONIMPROPER INSTALLATIONFigure 3-6. Installing Blind Rivets.(a) Determine type, size and grip range of rivet to be used. Grip lengthequals combined thickness of materials being riveted together. Grip rangeof rivet must encompass grip length.Drilling creates metal chips which may enter eyes and cause seri-ous injury. Eye protection is required.CAUTIONDo not drill deeper than necessary tothrough other side of panel.NOTEinstall rivet as you may drillDrill hole size must match size of rivet being used.Quantities of sheets maybe drilled at the same time when heldtogether with sheet fasteners.3-14
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