TM 10-8340-227-13&P
4-11. REPAIR FABRIC ASSEMBLIES.
This task covers:
Repair
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Punch and Die, Grommet Inserting (Appendix B, Section III, Item 2)
SCT Repair Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)
Tentage Repair Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 3)
Materials/Parts:
Brush (Appendix E, Section II, Item 1)
Denatured Alcohol (Appendix E, Section II, Item 4)
Filter, Cartridge (Appendix E, Section II, Item 5)
Gloves, Latex-Nitrile (Appendix E, Section II, Item 6)
Goggles, Chemical Splash (Appendix E, Section II, Item 7)
Respirator (Appendix E, Section II, Item 8)
Seam Sealer (Appendix E, Section II, Item 10)
Wiping Rags (Appendix E, Section II, Item 11)
Equipment Condition:
Although the fabric assemblies can be repaired during operational use of the tent when necessary, it is recommended
that the fabric be repaired when the tent is not in use, since repairs are easier when the fabric assemblies are separated.
The fabric assemblies should be clean and dry.
Repair Fabric Assemblies
a. Repair all rips, tears or holes up to a maximum of six inches by sewing or patching, using the tools and
materials listed above. Follow the procedures in FM 10-16 to make these repairs. Turn in fabric assemblies to
direct support maintenance for repair of holes 6" or larger or ripped seams.
WARNING
Seam sealer and solvent are extremely flammable and fumes toxic - contains isopropyl alcohol.
Do not smoke or use seam sealer or solvent near open flame. Death or serious injury may result
from explosion or fire.
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