TM 10-5410-230-13
5-7. BOOT WALL ASSEMBLIES.
This task covers: Repair
NOTE
This procedure applies to all Boot Wall fabric components.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Tentage Repair Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)
Industrial Sewing Machine (Appendix B, Section III, Item 4)
Materials/Parts:
Tentage Repair Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)
Equipment Condition:
Boot Wall removed (refer to paragraph 2-7, 2-8, or 2-9). The fabric assemblies should be clean and dry.
REPAIR
a. Fabric. Refer to paragraphs 4-3 and 4-4 for fabric repair instructions. Any fabric component may be patched or
sewn provided the repaired assembly provides a suitable degree of climatic protection and light discipline.
b. Fastener Tapes.
NOTE
It is not necessary to replace an entire piece of fastener tape when only a small portion is
damaged. The damaged area can be cut out and replaced, leaving a portion of the
original piece in place.
(1) Carefully remove stitching (1), cut and remove damaged length of fastener tape (2). Ensure edges are cut
straight and no jagged edges remain.
(2) Measure width and length of damaged fastener tape (hook or pile) (2) to be replaced.
(3) Obtain a replacement part, or fabricate one from bulk or serviceable salvage stocks.
(4) Position fastener tape (2) and sew approximately 1/8 inch in from each edge. Ensure stitching (1) runs over
from existing portion of fastener tape to the newly inserted portion (2).
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