TM 55-1680-317-23&P
2.12. INDIVIDUAL HOT CLIMATE SURVIVAL KIT-Continued
(2) Repair.
(a) Tarpaulin.
1. Darning and patching. As required, darn or patch a lightweight tarpaulin in accordance with
paragraph 2-7, using the specifics in table 2-3. Patching will be performed using laminated yellow/blue
rubber coated cloth.
NOTE
When patching the tarpaulin, ensure the yellow blue colors of the patch material are
alined with the orlglnal colors of the tarpaulin accordingly.
2. Restitching. Restitch broken or loose stitching on a lightweight tarpaulin according to original
construction details, using the procedures in paragraph 2-7 and the specifics in table 2-3.
(b) First aid kit case.
1. Darning and patching. As required, darn or patch a first aid kit case in accordance with paragraph 2-
7, using the specifics in table 2-3. Patching will be performed using 8.25-ounce cotton duck cloth.
2. Restitching. Restitch broken or loose stitching on a first aid kit case according to original construction
details and paragraph 2-7, using the specifics in table 2-3.
(c) Tool kit carrier.
1. Darning. Darn a tool kit carrier in accordance with paragraph 2-7, using the specifics in table 2-3.
2. Restitching. Restitch broken or loose stitching on a tool kit carrier according to original construction
details and paragraph 2-7, using the specifics in table 2-3.
(3) Test. To check the vacuum retention of a conned drinking water container, a water hammer (slop) test shall
be applied by striking each individual can of water against a firm, but well padded fabricated test pad or the
palm of the hand. The intent of the test pad is to deaden and impact noise other than the slap of water which
will occur if the required vacuum is present in the can being tested. The water slap is distinguished by sharp,
audible, metallic click which results from the lack of internal air to cushion the impact of the water contents
against the inside of the con. The test pod, which is used as an aid in performing the water hammer test, may
be fabricated as follows;
NOTE
A can of water which falls to produce the metallic click during the water hammer test
shall be considered unserviceable and replaced in accordance with Appendix C.
(a) Cut two 10-inch-square pieces of type 1 cotton duck cloth.
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