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2-6. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF PNEUMATIC MATTRESSES-Continued
g. To replace the tie cord cut a 2 inch (5.1 cm) circular piece of material from a salvaged bag. In the center of this
2 inch circular piece make two bartacks spaced 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) apart over the tie cord 63” long ± 1“
(160.02 ± 2.54 cm). Apply a medium thickness brush coat of cement, NSN 8040-00-514-1880, to the coated
side of the patch and to the bag at the area of repair. Allow the cement to dry at room temperature for 5
minutes. Assemble while surface is still wet and tacky, smooth patch by hand, if possible use a hand roller,
dust the area with talc.
2-7. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF MAT, SLEEPING, FOAM
Repair and Maintenance of the mat shall consist of hand cleaning by sponging with soap and water or by brushing
using a soft bristle brush. To repair tears in the mat, coat both edges of the tear with adhesive (NSN 8040-00-165-
8614) hold the tear apart until the adhesive becomes tacky (2-5 minutes) then press both sides of the tear together and
allow to stand overnight. To replace a missing tie tape cut a 2 inch square patch of chloroprene coated cloth (NSN
8305-00-082-2372). Cut a piece of nylon tape (NSN 8315-00-176-8083) 45 inches long. Boxstitch the tape to the
patch in the center. Abrade the patch on the opposite side from the tape and the surface of the mat using abrasive
fabric such as Gritcloth C120. Apply a coat of adhesive to the abraded surfaces of the patch and mat and allow the
adhesive to dry until it is tacky (2-5 minutes). Then place the patch on the mat and smooth out by hand or with a roller.
Allow the adhesive to setup overnight.
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2-8. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF SLEEPING HOOD
a. Inspection. Prior to repair, each item will be inspected to determine the amount of repair necessary. Repairs
will be made as fully as skills, facilities, funds and local conditions permit.
b. Cleaning.
(1)
(2)
Handwashing. Close fastener before washing. Wash liner by handsqueezing in lukewarm solution of
laundry detergent with 1/2 to 2 ounces (14.2 to 56.7 g) per gallon of water. Rinse thoroughly in lukewarm
water. Squeeze out excess water. Do not wring to dry.
Cleaning and Drying. Launcer using a lukewarm temperature (90-100°F) (32.2-37°C) using Formula II of
FM 10-280. Tumble-dry at temperature not exceeding 150°F.
NOTE
If the hoods are badly soiled with hair oil stains, pre-treat before laundering with
a mixture of 95 percent by weight of dry cleaning solvent MlL-D-12150, NSN
7930-00-234-6237, 3 3/4 percent detergent, type I of MlL-D-16791, NSN 7930-00-
282-9699, and 1 1/4 percent detergent, Type II of MIL-D-16791, NSN 7930-00-
531-9715.
c. Darning. There is no limit to the number of times that the hood may be darned. Darn a hole or tear that does not
exceed 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) in length of diameter.
d. Restitching. Remove loose or broken stitching and restitch the hood, following the original construction.
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