TM 10-5410-284-13&PTM 10602A-13&PLIGHTWEIGHT MAINTENANCE ENCLOSURE (LME)0019 00FABRIC ASSEMBLY, INTERMEDIATE SECTION0019 00-2WARNINGREPLACEIf the intermediate fabric assembly has tears or cuts longer than 12 inches, deteriorated becket loops,torn windows, screens, or window covers, replace the entire intermediate fabric assembly. REPAIRIf cuts or tears of less than 12 inches but more than 6 inches are noted, seams are opening, or grommetsare damaged, refer the intermediate fabric assembly to direct support maintenance. Repair any cuts, tears or perforations in the fabric of up to 6 inches long using the LME Repair Kit. Alsomake temporary repairs to seam openings (not longer than 6 inches) and loose hardware. Replace thehitch clip pin and holder if necessary. Windows and screens may be temporarily repaired with tape untilthe intermediate fabric panel can be replaced.Do not apply the following repair to a fabric panel of an erected LMEwhen it is located above working height. Strike, or lower the LME asdescribed in Chapter 2 to affect repairs above normal working height.Serious injury to personnel may occur from falls.Rips, Tears, Cuts and Perforations. To repair a rip, tear, cut or perforation in the fabric, proceed asfollows:Clean the area surrounding the damage.Locate the LME Repair Kit and the 3" wide adhesive tape within it. Cut a piece of this tape slightly longerthan the area to be fixed.If the LME is in use, station another person on the inside of the panel with a flat hard surface held up tothe damaged area to provide a working surface to effect the repair.Peel the protective backing off the tape and apply it to the damaged area.
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