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(2) Brace eyebolt and chain assemblies.
(b) Remove a damaged chain hook and install a serviceable one.
(c) Remove the screw (11) from the chain (13) and the leg assembly (1). Use serviceable chain hooks and
screw to install the new chain.
(3) Toggle pin and chain assemblies.
(b) Remove a damaged chain hook (5) from the chain (3) and install a serviceable one.
(c) Remove the chain hooks from a damaged chain and remove the chain from the leg assembly. Use
serviceable chain hooks to install the new chain and a serviceable toggle pin.
Section V. TENT ANCHORING COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
4-15. Tent Slips
b. Cleaning. Use a soap and water solution to remove any dirt from the tent slips.
c. Replacement.
(1) Untie the overhand knot at the end of the guy line (9 or securing line (7) and remove the damaged tent slip.
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(2) Install a serviceable tent slip on the guy line or securing line and tie an overhand knot in line.
4-16. Tent Guy Lines
a. Inspection. Inspect the guy lines (9, fig. 1-1) for dirt, cuts, frays, deterioration, and insecure mounting.
b. Cleaning. Wash the guy lines in a mild soap and water solution. Rinse the guy lines in clear water.
c. Repair. When a guy line is damaged in an area less than 3 feet from the end, it will be repaired as follows:
(1) Cut the guy line above the damaged area.
(2) Place a serviceable tent slip (8) on the guy line. End-whip the guy line by following the procedures in TM 10-
269.
(3) Tie an overhand knot in the end of the guy line.
d. Replacement. When a guy line is damaged in an area beyond 3 feet from the end, it must be replaced.
(1) Remove the damaged guy line from the tent.
(2) Using a serviceable guy line, loop it through the loop (10, fig. 1-1) and the eye splice to secure it to thetent.
(3) Place a serviceable tent slip on the guy line and tie an overhand knot in the end of the guy line.
4-17. Tent Pins
a. Inspection.
(1) Inspect the wood tent pins (1, fig. 1-3) for dirt, cracks, and breaks.
(2) Inspect the metal tent pins (2) for cracks, dirt, bends, and burs.
b. Cleaning. Wash all tent pins in a soap and water solution to remove any foreign matter.
c. Repair and Replacement.
(1) Use a metal file to remove any burs from the metal tent pins.
(2) If the tent pins are damaged beyond repair, replace them with serviceable ones.
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