TM 10-5411-205-13
3-18.
Door Gaskets.
This task covers:
a. Inspect
b. Test
c.
Adjust
d. Replace
INITIAL SETUP
T o o ls
Materials/Parts
General Mechanic’s Automotive Tool Kit
Silicone Sealer (Item 26, Appendix D)
Gasket, Silicone (Item 27, Appendix D)
EMI/RFI Gasket (Item 31, Appendix D)
Conductive Compound (Item 33,
Appendix D)
NOTE
RFI/EMI gaskets are only on outer and inner doors of shielded
shelters.
a .
Inspect. (Figure 3-20)
(1) Inspect the
(2) Inspect the
(3) Inspect the
door assembly (2) for external damage.
silicone weather gasket (15) for tightness.
RFI/EMI gasket for wear and secure mounting.
b .
Test. (Figure 3-19) Test of the door assembly consists of testing for proper seal
pressure on the silicone weather gasket. The procedure listed below shall be per-
formed at the center top and bottom of the door, and three places along each side of
the door, as shown in Figure 3-19.
(1) Place a single piece of paper (0.005 inches
wide) between the silicone weather gasket
(2) Close and lock the door.
NOTE
maximum thickness by
and its bearing surface.
2-1/2 inches
The absence of any resistance to the withdrawal of the paper indi-
cates that the gasket is not touching its bearing surface, thus in-
dicating insufficient pressure.
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