TM 10-8340-226-13&P
4-11. REPAIR TENT FABRIC ASSEMBLIES - Cont'd.
Apply seam sealer to repaired areas as follows:
NOTE
Tent can be erected or fabric assemblies can be removed and laid flat.
Do not use a foam brush. Use a bristle brush only.
Sealer may be applied to outside or inside of fabric assemblies.
Sealer should only be applied to new stitches and patches, or to those areas that
have shown water leakage.
Two light coats of sealant are more effective than one thick coat. Do not use
excessive amounts of sealer, as this does not increase effectiveness and will give
the tent a poor appearance.
Do not leave original sealer container open, as sealer will thicken and become unusable. Limit the amount of
time container is open.
a. Surface to be sealed should be cleaned as thoroughly as practical and completely dry before applying
sealer.
b. Pour small amount of sealer into a clean container and immediately reseal the sealer container.
c. Apply sealer to stitching or repair to be sealed, overlapping seam stitching or edges of repair by 1/2".
d. Allow first coat to dry to the touch.
e. Apply second coat as described in step (3).
SECTION VII. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
4-12. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE. To prepare the FSCT for storage, clean and dry the fabric sections
and other components as described in paragraph 3-5. Perform operator PMCS as specified in Table 2-2.
Pack the fabric and frame assemblies as described in paragraph 2- 8. Place on a wooden pallet and store in a
dry place.
Special Instructions for Administrative Storage.
Placement of equipment in administrative storage should be for short periods of time when a
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