TM 3-4240-313-10 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SIMPLIFIED ...

TM 3-4240-313-10
Section III. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
3-3. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE.
Operator maintenance is limited to inspection and repair of room liner fabric components, and replacing hose
adapter and filter adapter gaskets.
a. Inspecting. Inspect components of the SCPE as described in PMCS (para 2-5).
b. Repairing. Room liners, PE fabric, ECU adapter duct and air duct hoses can be restored to operating condition
using tape from accessory package.
To repair straight tears on room liner, ECU adapter duct and PE fabric.
NOTE
Silicone is applied to the zippers to permit easier opening and closing. The repair tape will not
stick to areas covered with silicone.
(1) If the area to be repaired is near the zippers use alcohol (Item 1, App D) and a wiping rag (Item 10, App D)
to clean surface prior to taping.
(2) Cut or tear a strip of tape (Item 12, App D), stored in the accessory package, approximately 4 inches
longer than damaged area.
(3) Position tape over damaged area, pressing firmly in place from top to bottom.
(4) Use cross strips of tape for added strength.
To repair corner cuts or punctures on room liners, ECU adapter duct, and PE fabric.
(1) Using pocket knife, (Item 6, App D) cut repair material, located in accessory package, large enough to
cover damaged area.
(2) Cut or tear a strip of tape approximately 4 inches longer than patch.
(3) Position patch on damaged area and firmly press tape around the edges.
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