ARMY TM 10-8340-211-13AIR FORCE TO 35E5-1-101d.Tent accessories (cover, cover strap, liner and vestibule).4-19. Tent Body (Fabric).This task covers: ServiceINITIALSETUP:Materials/PartsEquipment ConditionCompound Coating (Item 1, Appendix E)Tent ErectedDry Cleaning Solvent (Item 6, Appendix E)Soft-Bristled Brush (Item 4, Appendix E)Soap/Water (Item 3, Appendix E)Service(figure 4-16).(1)Cleaning.Remove dirt from fabric on all tent surfaces with a solution of mild soap and water applied with a soft-bristledbrush, rinse with clean water. Wipe dry. Allow to dry thoroughly in sunshine before making repairs or placing instorage.(2)Fire, water, weather, and mildew resistant coating.(a)General.When leaks are noted and fabric appears aged, the tent body (fabric) can be treated with compoundcoating, mildew, water, and fire resistant TT-P-595. It is furnished in paste-thick form, in five-gallon drums.For best results, make a mixture of 50 percent compound and 50 percent dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680 foreither brush or spray on type applications.CAUTIONDo not apply compound on a tent that is wet, dirty, mildewed, or has oil and grease spots on the fabric.(Stains are permissible.)(b)Preparation.1When tent is not erected, erect it outside, or in a well-ventilated area.2Inspect for dirt, oil, grease stains, or mildew. If tent requires cleaning or patching, proceed asfollows:3Refer to FM 10-16 and patch as required within organizational maintenance authorization.4Clean with a solution of mild soap and water applied with a soft-bristled brush, rinse, then drythoroughly.Change 1 4-25
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