TM 10-5411-203-13
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HOLE AND TEAR REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (CONT)
2.
Flatten out connector assembly (I) and edges of damaged area (2) as much as possible.
3.
Cut round patch (3) from piece of matching fabric 3/4 in. (19.1 mm) or larger in all directions than the damaged
area (2)
4.
Place softwood lumber (or equivalent) under damaged area (2).
5.
Center patch (3) over damaged area (2). Draw circle around patch (3), then remove patch (3).
6.
Clean fabric (1) inside circle (4), and clean bottom of patch (3).
7.
Place patch (3) face-down over damaged area (2).
8.
Coat patch (3) evenly with adhesive. Let adhesive overlap edge patch (3) to form adhesive circle on fabric (1).
9
Remove patch (3), turn adhesive side up, and set aside.
10. Coat fabric (1) with adhesive inside adhesive circle. Let adhesive dry on both adhesive circle and patch (3).
11. Apply second coat of adhesive to patch (3) and inside adhesive circle.
12. Wait ten to fifteen minutes for adhesive to become tacky to touch.
13. Hold patch (3) face up over adhesive circle. After centering patch (3), press the two sticky surfaces together.
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