TM 55-4920-376-14&P
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SHELTER REPAINTING
4.5
Any spots in need of refinishing are prepared for painting
by removal of all loose or flaked paint. Smooth with #0 sandpaper,
featheredging all sanded spots to insure a smooth surface for the
new paint. Suitable paints are:
Base Coat:
Primer per TT-P-636. Apply per
MIL-STD-808, F100 for steel, F300 for
aluminum.
Exterior:
Enamel per MIL-E-52798, Color No. 34079 per
FED-STD-595. Apply per MIL-STD-808, F100
for steel, F300 for aluminum.
Interior
Enamel per TT-E-529, Color No. 24524 per FED-
Walls and
STD-595. Apply per MIL-STD-808, F100 for
Ceiling:
steel, F300 for aluminum.
Apply with a 2-inch brush or spray. Thin paint if necessary with
an acceptable thinner conforming to TT-T-291.
Allow 4 to 8 hours to dry.
4.6
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE
The moving parts on the shelter are the covers. Hinges and
cover hasps are the points of movement that require lubrication.
Once a year apply a small quantity of a graphite-base lubricant
to each hinge and cover hasp. Use only enough lubricant to
assure proper action of the point of motion; too much lubricant
will result in undesirable drippage.
4.7
HARDWARE REPLACEMENT
To replace defective rivets, proceed as follows:
Drill out the faulty rivet. Replace with a drive rivet of
the proper size. If rivets are not available, the repair can
be made with a suitable self-threading sheet metal screw.
4.8
SHELTER FLOOR REFINISHING
The shelter floor is coated with a skidproof finish. To
restore the finish when worn, proceed as follows:
a. Apply a liberal coating of paint remover with a paint
brush. Soak for 15 minutes.
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