REPLACEMENT OF WAIST STRAP.

TO 14P3-5-61

Section IV

Paragraphs 4-11 to 4-18

4-11.

REPLACEMENT OF WAIST STRAP.

b. Repeat above procedure on the inside tape

circumscribing the wrist or neck seal.

4-12. Waist adjustment straps showing evidence of

c. After outside and inside sealing tapes are

weak- ness or damage will be replaced as follows:

removed, remove the seal with liberal amounts of

a. Remove de fective straps from coverall. Care

acetone applied between the coverall sleeve or neck and

will be exercised when peeling sealing tape and

seal. Thoroughly clean coverall area with acetone to

removing stitched strap.

remove residual cement and allow to dry.

b. Fabric a new strap, using defective strap as

d. Fabricate a new wrist or neck seal as outlined

pattern, from elastic webbing conforming to Specification

below and attach to the coverall in same location as

JJ-W- 155, Type I, Class 10, 11 or 12, 1-1/2 inches wide.

removed seal. Use same cementing procedure as

c. Stitch newly fabricated strap to coverall in

outlined for patching. When seal is attached, apply

original stitch holes with nylon thread, Specification V-T-

sealing tape to inside of coverall neck or wrist seal area

295, Type I or II, Class 1 or 2, Size E.

with tape centered over attaching point. Overlap end of

d. Using same cementing procedures as outlined

seam tape 3/4-inch. Apply seam tape to outside area of

for patching, apply sealing tape to inside area of

coverall seal area with tape centered over attaching

coverall.

point. Overlap end of seam tape 3/4-inch. Dust inside

4-13. REPLACEMENT OF BOOT STRAP.

and outside area with talc to prevent surfaces from

adhering to each other.

4-14. Defective or damaged boot adjustment straps

WARNING

shall be replaced as follows:

Perform all adhesive operations in a well ventilated

WARNING

area. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Avoid

Acetone is flammable and may affect skin, eyes and

repeated skin contact. Chemical goggles will be

respiratory- tract. Use in a well ventilated area.

worn.

Keep adhesives away from sparks and

Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Chemical

flames.

goggles and neoprene gloves are required. Keep

away from sparks and flames.

e. Fabricate seals from fabric conforming to

Specification MIL-C-23926, Type I, using patterns shown

a. Remove defective straps from coverall,

in Figures 4-9 and 4-10. Cut the two parts of the neck

exercising care not to damage coverall fabric.

seal. Position front and back sections. coated side up,

Thoroughly clean areas with acetone.

with angled side butting. Apply a coat of cement to back

b. Fabricate new straps of cotton webbing,

and front sections along angled sides. Allow to dry;

conforming to Specification MILL-W-530, Type I, Class

apply a second coat and allow to dry until tacky.

3, 3/4-inch wide, using removed strap as a pattern.

Activate the cemented seam tape and apply over the

Attach to coverall in original position, using same

butted edges. Tape should be equally divided over the

cementing procedure outlined for patching.

joint. Join the balance of the seal to form a cone in the

same manner. Cut the two parts of the wrist seal and

4-15. REPLACEMENT

WRIST

AND

NECK

join in the same manner as for the neck seal. Allow

SEALS.

seals to dry a minimum of 24 hours before application to

4-16. Replacement of damaged wrist or neck seals

the coverall. Seals shall be applied to the coverall with

will be accomplished as follows:

coated side to the inside.

WARNING

Acetone is flammable and may affect skin, eyes and

4-17. REPLACEMENT

ENTRANCE

SLIDE

respiratory tract. Use in a well ventilated area.

FASTENER.

Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Chemical

goggles and neoprene gloves are required. Keep

4-18. Replacement of damaged or defective entrance

away from sparks and flames.

slide fastener will be accomplished as follows:

WARNING

Acetone is flammable and may affect skin. eyes and

a. Carefully remove wrist or neck seal from coverall

respiratory tract. Use in a well ventilated area.

by using acetone and a brush. Coat outer supported

Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Chemical

tape with solvent, start lifting end of outside tape

goggles and neoprene gloves are required. Keep

carefully, brushing the newly exposed surface liberally

away from sparks and flames.

with acetone and continue on around sleeve or neck.

a. Remove reinforcing tape located at top and

bottom of slide fastener on inside and outside of

coverall, using acetone.

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