TM-10-5411-205-13 HMMWV S-250/G Shelter Operator, Unit and Direct Support Download
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TM 10-5411-205-13 3-9. General Repair Procedures (cont). WARNING (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Solvents are flammable and toxic. Keep away from heat and open flames. Use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing of vapors. Use protective goggles and gloves. CAUTION Paint strippers can contaminate panel core, Do not use paint strippers to remove paint. NOTE adhesive, and sealers. Ceiling and floor panel compositions are the same as wall panel composition. The same method of repair applies to all panels. Bend edges of puncture in below surface of unbroken face sheet. Do not allow broken edges to contact opposite face sheet. Remove loose fragments of foam and dust. Clean and dry area surrounding puncture using Wipe off solvent. Inject adhesive into puncture and fill. clean cloth soaked with solvent. Apply a bead of adhesive approximately 1/4 inch wide over cuts in face sheet. Do not smooth out. Plan application of tape. Length and width, number of strips, overlaps, and method of application will affect sealing capability of repair. Each piece of tape shall extend approximately 1-1/2 inches beyond adhesive. Tape must be applied to bare clean metal. If width of damaged area exceeds width of tape, overlap tape strips at least 1/2 inch. If three or more strips of tape are required, apply center strip first. Stretch tape and apply lightly. Do not apply with rolling motion from end to end or side to side and do not rub strips into place. Tape strips must tightly adhere to each other. Rolling, rubbing, and excessive pressure will squeeze adhesive out from under tape. Touch up with paint as required (paragraph 3-9.d). d. Touch-up painting. When required, to prevent rust and corrosion, touch up small areas of damaged or chipped paint in accordance with TM 43-0139. If large areas need repainting, notify higher level of maintenance. 3-10. Shelter Assembly. Shelter Assembly maintenance consists of the following a. Overall shelter assembly inspection (paragraph 3-11). 3-21