TM 10-8340-240-12&P
0014 00-2
MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS) 0014 00
REPAIR OF HOLES AND TEARS IN FABRIC ASSEMBLES.
e. (See Figure 0014 00-2). Place patch (1) face-
down over circle. Coat patch evenly with
adhesive (3), allowing adhesive to overlap onto
fabric to form an adhesive circle. Remove patch
(1) and set aside with adhesive side up.
f.
Coat damaged fabric (2) with adhesive (3)
inside circle. Allow adhesive (3) on patch
and adhesive circle to dry.
g. Apply a second coat of adhesive (3) to patch
and inside adhesive circle.
h. Wait ten to fifteen minutes for adhesive (3)
to become tacky to touch.
i. (See Figure 0014 00-3). Center patch (1) over
circle, adhesive side down, and press the two
sticky surface together.
j.
Using hand roller (4), press excess adhesive
(3) and air bubbles from under patch.
Roll first in one direction, then in opposite
direction.
k. (See Figure 0014 00-4). Using tongue
depressor (5), apply a small amount of adhesive
(3) to edge of patch (1). Run tongue depressor
(5) around patch (1) to seal and prevent fraying.
l.
Allow adhesive (3) to dry.
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3
1
Figure 0014 00-2
4
3
1
Figure 0014 00-3
5
3
1
Figure 0014 00-4
