ARMY TM 10-8340-211-13
AIR FORCE TO 35E5-1-101
d.
Tent accessories (cover, cover strap, liner and vestibule).
4-19. Tent Body (Fabric).
This task covers:
Service
INITIAL SETUP:
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Compound Coating (Item 1, Appendix E)
Tent Erected
Dry 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-bristled
brush, rinse with clean water. Wipe dry. Allow to dry thoroughly in sunshine before making repairs or placing in
storage.
(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 compound
coating, 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 for
either brush or spray on type applications.
CAUTION
Do 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.
1
When tent is not erected, erect it outside, or in a well-ventilated area.
2
Inspect for dirt, oil, grease stains, or mildew. If tent requires cleaning or patching, proceed as
follows:
3
Refer to FM 10-16 and patch as required within organizational maintenance authorization.
4
Clean with a solution of mild soap and water applied with a soft-bristled brush, rinse, then dry
thoroughly.
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