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TM 10-5430-232-12&P
(b.) The size of the damaged area (opening) needing repair will govern the size of the clamp
needed. Select the 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 (10.1 6 to 15.24 cm) in length, use the 7 1/2- inch (19 cm)
clamp.
4 It may be necessary to increase the size of the tears in order to be able to insert the bottom
plate of the 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.
(c.) Loop cord around wrist (1) to prevent loss of clamp into tank.
(d.) Slip the bottom plate of the clamp (2) through the hole or tear and rotate it until it is centered
and its length runs with he tear.
(e.) Pull bottom plate up against fabric, and slide top plate and wingnut (3) down cord and onto
threaded stud (4) of bottom plate.
(f.) With plates aligned, tighten wingnut (5) to clamp the tank wall between the two plates.
Tighten enough to stop leak. Do not overtighten, as stud threads may be stripped, or
damage to tank fabric may occur.
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