TM 10-8340-205-13&P
4.13 TENT SUPPORT AND ANCHORING .
This task covers:
a.
Inspect
b.
Repair
INITIAL SETUP :
Tools
Materials/Parts
Tentage Repair Kit (Item 1, Section III, Appendix B)
Sandpaper (Item 6, Appendix F)
Adjustable Wrench, 8 inches
Pipe, 3/4 inch, 15 inches long
(Item 2, Section III, Appendix B)
Nylon Cord (Item 5, Appendix F)
Hammer, Hand (Item 3, Section III, Appendix B)
Lubricating Oil (Item 4, Appendix F)
Equipment Condition
Tent erected.
INSPECT
a. Inspect poles for cracks and splinters.
b. Check pins for cracks or breaks.
c. Check end whipping on loose ends of lines.
d. Inspect all metal parts for corrosion, rust, looseness, damage, and missing parts.
REPAIR
a. Poles.
(1) Remove any slivers or splinters from poles.
(2) Sandpaper the areas to obtain a smooth finish.
(3) Remove corrosion and rust from metal connectors and lubricate with light oil.
b. Pins.
Replace damaged pins.
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