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TM 10-5430-236-12&P
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4. Screw mechanical patch (5) into end of rotary cutter (4).
5. Push cone shaped end of mechanical patch (5) through prepared hole (2) and pull tight to inside of
tank (3) container wall.
6. Screw aluminum cap of mechanical patch (5) and rotary cutter (4) handle down tight. Use socket end
of rotary cutter (4) to tighten cap.
7. Cut off excess shank of mechanical patch (5) with pliers (6).
8. If hole (2) is too large to be repaired with mechanical patch (5), notify unit maintenance.
TYPE II EMERGENCY REPAIRS
When holes in the fuel tank are more than 2 inches (5.08cm), repairs will be as follows;
WARNINGS
Do not allow fuel to come in contact with face and eyes. Put on protective hood
provided in repair kit to protect face and eyes from escaping fuel. Fuels are toxic
and can cause illness or death. If fuel contacts face or eyes, flush and get
medical attention immediately.
Do not breathe fuel vapors. Fuel vapors are toxic and can cause serious illness or
death. If dizziness occurs, leave area and get fresh air.
Avoid spillage of fuel. Drain fuel in an adequate container, otherwise a fire hazard
or environmental contamination could result.
Fuel Tank Empty
NOTE
The repair kit supplied with the collapsible fabric petroleum tank contains mechanical
patches that can be used for repairs to the tank fabric. These can be used to seal
punctures, slits or tears up to 6 inches (15.24cm) in size.
1. Select correct size of mechanical patch required:
Hole Size
Mechanical Patch
Up to 1 7/8 inch (4.76cm)
3-inch (7.62cm) mechanical patch
1 7/8 to 3 7/8 inch (4.76 to 9.84cm)
5-inch (12.7cm) mechanical patch
3 7/8 to 6 inches (9.84 to 15.24cm)
7 1/2-inch (19.05cm) mechanical patch
2. Insert bottom plate (1) through hole (2) in tank (3). Use a knife to enlarge hole (2) if clamp bottom
plate (1) will not fit through hole. Enlarge hole equally on both sides.
3. Rotate clamp bolt (4) on bottom plate (1) 1/4 turn or as required to center bottom plate under hole (2).
Pull and hold lanyard (5) to keep top plate (6) centered.
4. Slide top plate (6) and wing nut (7) down onto threaded portion of clamp bolt (4). Position top plate (6)
directly over bottom plate (1).
5. Tighten wing nut (7) with pliers (8) until tank (3) fabric is securely clamped and leak has stopped.
6. If hole is too large to be repaired with mechanical patch, replace tank.
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