ARMY TM 10-8340-211-13
AIR FORCE TO 35E5-1-101
4-28. Slide Fasteners and Thongs.
This task covers:
a.
Service
b.
Replace
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Tent Erected
a.
Service (figure 4-25).
Lubricate slide fastener (1) per paragraph 3-2.
b.
Replace(Thong).
(1)
Cut defective thong (2) from wire stirrup of slider.
(2)
Fold thong (10-inch length of cord) in half.
(3)
Insert folded end through ring of slider, then put both ends through loop and draw tight.
(4)
Tie ends with an overhand knot (FM 10-16).
Figure 4-25. Slide Fasteners and Thongs.
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