Malfunction
Probable cause
Possible remedy
Any trouble beyond the scope of organizational
a. Replace dam-
Weather seal
maintenance shall be reported to direct support
Water leakage in-
aged seal assem-
assemblies dam-
to Container,
maintenance.
blies
aged, loose, or
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improperly
positioned
b. Position seal
assemblies to
cover joints in
Container,
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and secure
through 6-14).
Section VI. FIELD EXPEDIENT REPAIRS
2-8. Torn or
Otherwise Damaged Fabric, Panels
Organizational maintenance troubles may occur
or Fasteners
while the Container, Service Ward, is operating in
Expedient remedy
Trouble
the field where supplies and repair parts are not
Repair damage with adhesive
Damaged fabric or honey-
available and normal corrective action cannot be
tape until normal repairs
comb panels.
performed. When this condition exists, the following
can be made.
expedient repairs may be used in emergencies upon
If possible, use rope, cord,
Damaged or missing fast-
wire or other material to
eners.
the decision of the unit commander. Equipment so
replace fastener. If not
repaired must be removed from operation as soon as
possible, evacuate to next
possible and properly repaired before being placed in
higher level maintenance
operation again.
as assigned.
Section VII. GENERAL FABRIC REPAIR PROCEDURES
not adhere to painted surfaces. Dampen a clean cloth
2-9. General
with approved solvent and rotate over the area until
This section provides organizational maintenance
all paint is removed.
personnel with general repair instructions appli-
(2) Apply first coat of adhesive (from repair kit)
cable to the repair parts of the Container, Service
to both surfaces to be cemented in medium to heavy
Ward.
coats. Brush back and forth to work adhesive in.
Note. Coated side of fabric (side with smooth slick surface)
2-10 Fabric Repair Procedures Using Adhesive
requires only one coat of adhesive. Uncoated side of fabric re-
quires three coats of adhesive. The first coat of adhesive should be
Note. Two fabric repair kits are furnished with each field hospi-
applied within 30 seconds after cleaning. If more than 30 seconds
tal or evacuation hospital. The fabric repair kit is to be used in
elapses, reclean surfaces. Thin adhesive with an approved solvent
making fabric repairs to components of the Container, Service
as required to obtain smooth brushing consistency.
Ward.
(3) Allow adhesive to dry to a tacky condition
a. Application of Adhesive. Apply adhesive for
(approx 15 minutes) before applying next coat. Test
installation of patches to cover holes or other damage
for proper drying of adhesive by lightly pressing
to fabric, to re-cement seams and to replace damaged
finger-knuckle against the adhesive surface. If there
cemented fabric as follows.
is a snap when the knuckle is pulled away from the
Warning: Adhesives and solvents are highly
adhesive, the surface is ready for another coat of
flammable; perform work in well-ventilated area
adhesive.
and away from fire. Do not store adhesives or sol-
Note. Drying time will differ under cold or extremely hot
vents in or near Container, Service Ward.
weather conditions. In direct sunlight at 70 F or higher, the drying
(1) Clean the area to be cemented with the clean
time required between coats of adhesive is approximately eight
cloth dampened (but not saturated) with an approved
minutes.
solvent to remove dust and foreign material. Do not
(4) Apply a second even coat of adhesive to both
allow excess solvent to collect at edges of seams. If
surfaces. Allow second coat to dry to a tacky condi-
the area is painted, remove all paint; adhesive will
tion as determined in step (3), then apply a third