ARMY TM 10-8340-224-13
AIR FORCE TO 35E5-6-1
NAVY NAVFAC-P-337.A
4-8 REPAIR FABRIC ASSEMBLIES (CONT)
Repair Fabric Assemblies
Repair the following fabric assemblies, as required:
End Section
Door Section
Window Section
Tent Fly
End Section Liner
Intermediate Section Liner
Tent Floors
Vestibule Container
Pin Container
Plenum
Modesty Curtain
Frame Sections Cover Assembly
Repair all rips, tears, or holes up to 6 inches in length by
sewing or patching using the tools and materials in the tentage
repair kit. Replace missing or deformed grommets. Replace tie
tape, tent lines, and slips as necessary. Follow the procedures
in FM 10-16 to make these repairs. Turn in fabric assemblies to
direct support maintenance to repair/replace buckle assemblies,
straps, chape and tears, holes 6 inches or larger, and ripped
seams.
Apply seam sealer to repaired areas as follows:
WARNING
Seam sealer and solvent are extremely
flammable and the fumes toxic. Do not smoke
or use seam sealer or solvent near open
flame. Use seam sealer and solvent with
goggles and gloves, and indoors with
respirator or in an open, well ventilated
area away from sources of combustion. Death
or severe injury may result from explosion or
fire. Inhalation of fumes may cause toxic
sickness.
NOTE
Tent may be erected or fabric assemblies
may be removed and laid flat.
Do not use a foam brush. Use a bristle
brush only.
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