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MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS) 0013 00
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
a. This section contains unit maintenance applicable to the MGPTS as authorized
by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) in WP 0020 00 of this manual.
Unit Maintenance personnel may also perform all functions allocated to
Operator Maintenance Level. The following topics are included as applicable:
inspect, service, and repair.
b. One person can perform all maintenance procedures in this section unless
otherwise indicated in initial setup. Read all warnings, cautions, notes and
instructions carefully before attempting procedures. Read and understand all
warnings at front of this manual.
c. Fabric Repair and Stitching. Unit Maintenance repairs to tent fabric assemblies
will be limited to capabilities of Tentage Repair Kit (WP 0034 00, Item 1).
Repair punctures up to 1/8" (3.2mm) in diameter using procedures in WP 0014
00. For rips, tears and holes not larger than 4 inches in diameter, refer to WP
0014 00. Refer to WP 0015 00 for hand stitching instructions. Whenever
possible, repairs to fabric-requiring stitching should be accomplished by sewing
machine at the Unit Support Maintenance Level. Consult FM 10-16 for more
guidance on repairing fabric.
