TM 9-2350-261-34 N O T EA hole or tear in the tent more than 4-3/4inches (12 cm) in diameter or length maybe repaired by a cement patch. The tearmust not occur on seams, edges, or areasthat support hardware. The materialsused to make a cement patch areadhesive, round patches, roller, board,wire brush, and soft bristled brush. Forcement patch repair, do steps 13 thru 20.13.14.15.Select one of three sizes of patches that willoverlap damaged area with a margin of atleast 3/4 inch (19 cm) on all sides.Place board under damaged area for a flatworking surface.Buff patch and damaged area of tent with awire brush.W A R N I NGAdhesive is flammable andcan injure you. Keep itaway from heat, sparks,and open flame. Avoid re-peated or prolonged breath-ing of vapors. Avoid contactwith your skin.16.17.18.19.20.Center patch over damaged area. Applyadhesive to patch and patch edge with asoft bristle brush, making a circle on tent.Lift patch. Apply adhesive to area of tentinside adhesive circle.Allow adhesive to dry until tacky.Press cement surfaces together firmly withroller while tacky.Seal by wiping edge of patch with softbristle brush.15-3G O T O N E X T P A G E
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