TM 10-5410-224-14
(4) Thoroughly clean surfaces to be caulked by
,
wiping with a cloth dampened in solvent.
Type and Specification
Use
(5) Apply sealant in 1/8-inch minimum fillet.
I
Interior and exterior panel Epoxy Polyamide, MIL-P-
g. Corrosion Removal. Before a corroded area
surfaces and metal parts 23377,
can be refinished, the corrosion must be removed
primer
by such means as wire brushing (with corrosion-
Interior walls and ceilings Lacquer, Semigloss, MIL-L-
resistant wire brush), sanding, abrasive blasting,
52043, Color, White, Fed Std
finish coat
or application of corrosion-removing compounds.
27875
Floor finish coat
Durapox Type II Anti-Skid
The affected area must be free of dust, residue,
Covering, Gray
and cleaning compounds before refinishing. Refer
Exterior panel surfaces and Enamel Alkyd, Camouflage,
to following paragraph for paint refinishing in-
Forest Green, MIL-E-52798
metal parts finish coat
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structions.
h. Paint Refinishing. Primers and paints used
for refinishing painted surfaces of the expandable
a. General, There are two foldout end walls
shelter are listed in table 3-6. The following general
contained in the expandable shelter. When these
procedure is recommended for refinishing.
end walls are fully unfolded into position, they
WARNING]
form the left and right end walls of the deployed
Paints are flammable. Use in a well-
shelter. The following paragraphs contain in-
ventilated area and remove all sources of
spection and repair information for the foldout
possible ignition.
end walls.
(1) Thoroughly clean surface to be painted.
b. Inspection. Check that all seals are secure.
Remove all traces of dirt, oil, corrosion, and loose
Check fan panel assembly. Check hinges and
paint.
fasteners for damage and ease of operation.
(2) If the surface to be painted is bare
Inspect surface for damage.
aluminum, apply conversion coating first. In the
c. Repair. Refer to shelter body repair in-
case of ferrous parts, apply metal conditioner,
structions given in paragraph 3-16.
Specification MIL-M-10578. Allow coatings to dry
thoroughly before applying primer.
3-19. Foldout Roof Panels.
NOTE
a. General. There are two foldout roof panels
Drying times for primers and paints vary ac-
contained in the expandable shelter. When these
cording to temperature and humidity.
roof panels are fully unfolded into position, the y
(3) Mix and apply a uniform coat of primer in
form the left and right side roof section of the
accordance with MIL-C-22751D.
deployed shelter. The following paragraphs contain
NOTE
inspection and repair information for the foldout
Allow primer to dry thoroughly before applying
roof panels.
finish coat.
b. Inspection. Check that all seals are secure.
(4) Mix and apply two separate, uniform coats
Check hinges and fasteners for damage and ease of
of finish coat, making certain there are no sags or
operation. Inspect surface for damage.
runs. Be sure first coat is dry before applying
c. Repair. Refer to shelter body repair in-
second coat.
structions given in paragraph 3-16.
a. General. There are four swingout walls
a. General. There are two foldout floor panels
contained in the expandable shelter. When these
contained in the expandable shelter. When these
walls are fully unfolded into position, they form
floor panels are fully unfolded and into position,
the four left and right end panels of the deployed
they form the left and right side floor sections of
shelter. The following paragraphs contain in-
the deployed shelter. The following paragraphs
spection and repair information for the swingout
contain inspection and repair information for the
walls.
foldout floor panels.
b. Inspection. Check that all seals are secure.
b. Inspection. Check that all seals are secure.
Inspect surface for damage and corrosion. Check
Check hinges and fasteners for damage and ease of
latches for damage and ease of operation.
operation. Inspect surface for damage.
c. Repair. Refer to shelter body repair in-
c. Repair. Refer to shelter body repair in-
structions given in paragraph 3-16.
structions given in paragraph 3-16.
