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EMERGENCY REPAIR - continued
d. Follow-up regular inspection should be made of the wood plugs, as possible tightening may be
necessary if the leak resumes.
e. Later, if a leak is not totally stopped, the use of a small sealing clamp may necessary.
3. Emergency Repairs with Sealing Clamps
a. Small slits, tears, or cuts [not to exceed 6 inches (15.24 cm) in length] may be repaired with
sealing clamps. Refer to Figure 2.
b. The size of the damaged area needing repair will govern the size of the clamp needed.
Select the clamp size as follows:
Use the 3-inch (7.62 cm) clamp for holes (tears) less than 2 inches (5.08 cm) in length
Use the 5-inch (12.7 cm) clamp for holes (tears) 2 to 4 inches (5.08 to 10.16 cm) in length
c.
It may be necessary to increase the size of the tears slightly with a pocketknife to be able to insert the
bottom plate of the clamp.
d. Loop cord around wrist to prevent the loss of the clamp into the tank.
e. Slip the bottom plate of the clamp through the hole or tear. Rotate the clamp until it is centered and its
length runs with the tear.
f.
Pull bottom plate up against fabric. Slide top plate down cord and onto threaded stud of bottom plate.
g. With plates aligned, tighten wing nut to clamp the tank wall between the two plates. Tighten enough to
stop the leak. Do not over tighten, as stud threads may be stripped, or damage to tank fabric may occur.
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Figure 2. Repair of Collapsible Fabric Tank with Sealing Clamps.
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