TM 10-8340-205-13&P(c) Small rips and holes, splitting of seams, lines which are beginning to rot, or anything else which doesnot appear to be in a normal condition.4.6 INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS .a. Tools,TestEquipment.andMaterialsRequiredforInstallation.Mallet, Wooden (Appendix E)Repair Kit, Tentage (Appendix E)b. AssemblyofEquipment. Refer to paragraph 2.7.4.7 PRELIMINARYSERVICINGANDADJUSTMENTOFEQUIPMENT .Perform the PMCS shown in Table 2-1.SECTION III. UNIT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICE(PMCS)4.8 GENERALTo ensure that the tent is ready for use at all times, it must be periodically inspected and serviced so thatdefects may be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage or equipment failure. ThePMCS to be perform are listed and described in Table 4-1. The numbers in the Item No. column show theorder in which the check or service should be done. These numbers should be used when recordingdeficiencies and shortcomings on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet.NOTETents which are in administrative storage should be inspected semiannually;however, the inspection should be limited to removing the cover to look formildew, insects, or rodent damage.Table 4-1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and ServicesItemLocation of ItemNot Fully MissionNo.Intervalto Check/ServiceProcedureCapable if:NOTEIf the equipment must be kept incontinuous operation, do only theprocedures that can be done withoutdisturbing operation Make completechecks and services when the equip-ment is shut down.1Quarterly Tent Bodya. FabricInspect for abrasions, mildew, holes, poorExcessive abrasions, excescondition of previous repairs, brokensive mildew, large tears orstitches, evidence of leaks, low tensileholes Previous repairs are itstrength, and missing or damagedpoor condition. Missinggrommets.stitches, evidence of leakage, fabric tears easily an(grommets are missing or tonaway from material causingfabric to tear4-3
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