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GROMMET MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT)
a
Position connector assembly (1) face up on end grain surface of softwood lumber.
b.
Using a size 5 cutting punch for a size 4 grommet (or a size 6 cutting punchfor a size 5 grommet)
and a rawhide mallet, cut a grommet hole in a patch by hitting top of cutting punch (2) with rawhide
mallet.
c.
Insert a grommet barrel into hole of fabric from underside.
d.
Place fabric and flat bottom pail of grommet barrel on grommet die.
e.
Place grommet washer, spurs down, over barrel.
f.
Insert cutting punch into grommet barrel and hold in place.
g.
Hit top of cutting punch with rawhide mallet hard enough to clinch the parts to the fabric without
damaging grommet or fabric.
NOTE
When parts are clinched properly, the edge of the grommet barrel has a smooth roll.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE: If required, install Complexing Kit Passageway. (Refer
to para 2-4.)
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