TM 5-1080-250-12&P3-1CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS SECTION I. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS3-1. REPAIR REQUIREMENTS. a. All maintenance functions can be performed at operator/crew or unit level. b. Generally, no repairs will be required on the ULCANS support system. Broken shape disrupters, bent, broken, or unusable support poles, and unusable stake anchors should be replaced as soon as circumstances permit. c. When accomplishing repairs the following items should be available (see Appendix E, Additional Authorization List (AAL)). 1. File 2. Gloves 3. Hammer 4. Rope/Twine 5. Knife d. File off any nicks and burrs from the end of aluminum support poles to insure a proper fit. Do not use the support poles as pry bars or for any other purposes except to support ULCANS. e. Check the condition of the paint on the aluminum poles and spot paint any scratches or chipped places immediately. Any bright spot on the aluminum support poles will detract from the camouflage effectiveness of the system. If the aluminum support poles require painting, first clean them with soap and warm water or an approved solvent, and dry thoroughly. Use Paint, Enamel, Lusterless, Camouflage, Forest Green, or its equivalent. f. Repair of damaged ULCANS screens will be accomplished as necessary. Repairs of screens will consist of replacing sections of ragged, tattered or torn screen material with material contained in repair kit. Temporary repairs replacing broken/missing Becket loops and stake loops can be accomplished using available rope, twine, or tiedown straps. g. The repair kit is repaired by resupply of its contents. SECTION II. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES3-2. SCREEN MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. a. All maintenance functions can be performed at the operator/crew or unit level. b. No special tools are required for maintaining or repairing ULCANS. c. Maintenance consists of cleaning and repairing tears in screens. (1) Cleaning Screen Systems: (a) Fill two containers which will hold a camouflage screen (such as 55-gallon drums) with water, preferably warm if available. (b) If using warm water, add sufficient mild detergent to one of the containers to form a soapy mixture. If cold water is used a liquid detergent is recommended.
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