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4-4. REPAIR OF HOLES AND TEARS IN FABRIC ASSEMBLIES.
This task covers: Repair of holes and tears up to 4 in. (10.16 cm) in diameter
NOTE
This procedure applies to all Boot Wall types.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Tentage Repair Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)
Materials/Parts:
Tentage Repair Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)
Fabric
Equipment Conditions:
Although the fabric assemblies can be repaired during operational use of the Boot Wall when necessary, it is
recommended that the fabric be repaired when the Boot Wall is not in use (refer to Chapter 2 for removal
instructions). The fabric assemblies should be clean and dry.
a.
Obtain a clean, round patch (1) from bulk
material or salvage that is at least 1 in.
larger than the damaged fabric area (2) in all
directions.
b.
Place the damaged fabric area (2) on a flat
surface, or place a piece of softwood (or
similar) under the damaged fabric area (2).
c.
Center patch (1) over damaged fabric area
(2). Draw a circle on fabric (2) around patch
(1), then remove patch (1).
d.
Clean damaged fabric area (2) inside circle.
WARNING
The adhesive has a high alcohol content and is highly flammable. Use only in
well ventilated areas away from open flame. Do not smoke. In case of dizziness,
leave area immediately and allow to ventilate. Failure to observe this warning
may result in severe injury or death.
e.
Place patch (1) face-down over circle (2).
Coat patch evenly with adhesive (3), allowing
adhesive (3) to overlap onto fabric (4) to form
an adhesive circle. Remove patch (1) and set
aside with adhesive side up.
f.
Coat damaged fabric (4) with adhesive (3)
inside circle (2). Allow adhesive (3) on patch
(1) and adhesive circle (2) to dry.
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