SECTION IV MAINTENANCE

TO 14P3-5-61

Section IV

Paragraphs 4-1 to 4-8

SECTION IV

MAINTENANCE

4-1. AUTHORIZED REPAIRS.

separation repairs to three per coverall (excluding hood,

gloves, and carrying case), and will not be located closer

4-2. The following repairs are authorized for the CWU-

together than eight inches from center to center.

16/P coveralls:

4-5. CARRYING CASE REPLACEMENT

a. Patching linear (straight) tears 2 1/2 inches or

4-6.

Replacement containers, if needed, will he

less in length (see Figure 4-1).

fabricated locally, using the old container as a pattern

b. Patching snags or three corner tears 1-inch or

and materials salvaged from condemned coveralls, if

less in length or less on the long leg of the tear (see

available; otherwise use fabric conforming to

Figure 4-2).

Specification MIL-C-19002, Type I.

c. Patching punctures or circular holes 1-inch or

less in diameter (see Figure 4-3).

4-7. REPAIR OF SEAMS AND TAPES.

d. Repairing seams and tape separations 2 1/2

inches or less in length (see Figure 4-4).

4-8. Coveralls requiring repair due to seam separation

and loose sealing tapes will be repaired as follows:

NOTE

Hood, gloves, seams and tape repairs are authorized

WARNING

up to 4 inches in length.

Acetone is flammable and may affect skin, eyes and

respiratory tract. Use in a well ventilated area.

e. Replacing of entrance slide fastener.

Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Chemical

f. Replacing waist belt and ankle adjustment

goggles and neoprene gloves are required. Keep

straps.

3aa.x from sparkle and flames.

g. Replacing neck and wrist seals.

h. Repairing minute holes.

a. All overlapping seams or edges which are to be

i. Patching hood and gloves.

rebonded or sealed with tape will be cleaned thoroughly

j. Serviceable hood and gloves may be retained

with acetone and allowed to dry.

locally

from

condemned

coveralls

replace

b. Buff overlapping surfaces lightly with tine

unserviceable hoods and gloves.

abrasive cloth.

c. Reclean the buffed surface with a cloth or soft-

4-3. RESTRICTED REPAIRS.

bristled brush dampened with acetone cleaning solution

to remove cement residue.

4-4. Repairs other than those listed in paragraph 4-2 will

not be made. Patches will be limited to five, and seam

Figure 4-2. Snag or Three Corner Tear

Figure 4-1. Linear Tear

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