Emergency Repairs With Sealing Clamps - TM-10-5430-239-12-P0056

TM 10-5430-239-12&P

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Select the size plug needed to fit (seal) the tank puncture, wet and insert in the hole. Twist plug

clockwise (to the right) until the leak is either stopped or slowed. Follow-up regular inspection should be

made of the wood plugs, as possible tightening may be necessary if the leaks resume. Later, if a leak is

not totally stopped, the use of a small sealing clamp may become necessary.

Emergency Repairs With Sealing Clamps

Small slits, tears, or cuts [not to exceed 6 inches (15.24 cm) in length] may be repaired with sealing

clamps.

The size of the damaged area (opening) needing repair will govern the size of the clamp needed. Select

clamp size as follows:

1. For holes (tears) less than 2 inches (5.08 cm) in length, use the 3-inch (7.6 cm) clamp.

2. For holes (tears) 2 to 4 inches (5.08 to 10.16 cm) in length, use the 5-inch (12.7 cm) clamp.

3. For holes (tears) 4 to 6 inches (10.16 to 15.24 cm) in length, use the 7-1/2-inch (19 cm) clamp.

CAUTION

Use extreme care when enlarging a tear. Tension in the fabric may cause

the fabric to rip further. Ideally, tank height should not be greater than two

feet (0.61 meters) when you make this repair.

NOTE

It may be necessary to increase the size of the tears in order to be able to insert

the bottom plate of the clamp.

4. Loop cord around wrist (1) to prevent loss of clamp into tank.

5. Slip the bottom plate of clamp (2) through the hole or tear and rotate it until it is centered and its

length runs with the tear.

6. Pull bottom plate up against fabric, and slide top plate and wing nut (3) down cord and onto threaded

stud (4) of the bottom plate.

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