TM 10-8340-205-13&PSECTION V. UNIT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES4.10 GENERALUnit maintenance personnel shall perform the maintenance functions described in this section as authorized bythe Maintenance Allocation Chart.MAINTENANCE OF TENT, KITCHEN4.11 TENTBODY.This task covers:a.Inspectb.Servicec.RepairINITIALSETUP :ToolsGeneralSafetyInstructionsTentage Repair Kit (Appendix E, AAL)WARNINGMaterials/PartsCLEANING SOLVENT and COATING COM-POUND are both flammable and toxic. Do notuse these materials near an open flame andNylon Cord (Item 5, Appendix F)keep the liquids away from the skin and cloth-Compound Coatinging. Wear a respirator when a spray gun is(Item 1, Appendix F)used, and apply substances only in a well ven-Fairlead (Appendix C)tilated or open area.Soap (Item 3, Appendix F)Solvent (Item 2, Appendix F)If contact on bare skin is made with either ofthese liquids, wash exposed areas of the skinEquipment ConditionImmediately with warm, soapy water Rinsewith clean, clear water. Refer to FM 21-11 forTent erectedfirst aid.ReferenceFM 10-16TM 9-2865INSPECTa.Test the tensile strength of the fabric around damaged areas by grasping a small fold of fabric betweenthe thumb and forefinger of each hand.b.Grip the fabric so that the tips of the forefingers touch, then tug on the fabric several times.c.If the fabric does not tear, the damaged area can be repaired with a patch slightly larger than thedamaged area. Refer to FM 10-16.d.If the fabric tears, test additional areas around the damaged area to determine the extent ofdeterioration and the size of the patch needed. Repair as required. Refer to FM 10-16.4-8
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