TM 54220-225-14
4-15.
Diver's Mittens.
This task covers:
Repair
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts
Shears (Item 48, Appendix B)
Razor Blade (Item 15, Appendix E)
Roller (Item 49, Appendix B)
Glue (Item 9, Appendix E)
Iron (Item 59, Appendix B)
Repair. (figure 4-7)
CAUTION
Do not cut completely through glove.
(1)
Slice open glove (1) with razor blade about 3/4-inch on both sides of puncture.
(2)
Open slice far enough to allow gluing.
CAUTION
Make certain the surfaces involved are clean, dry, and free of grease or oil.
(3)
Apply a thick coating to both surfaces and completely cover neoprene foam.
CAUTION
A good preglue coat should appear shiny when dry. Allow to dry thoroughly (at least 10 minutes).
(4)
Apply a second coat and ensure it completely covers the first coat.
(5)
Allow glue to become tacky.
(6)
Press seams together with fingers.
(7)
Use nylon-split stripping (2) and follow gluing instructions.
(8)
Preglue glove three times and the exposed all side of stripping once.
(9)
When final coat is tacky, apply stripping and press firmly with fingers or roller.
(10)
Roll edge of nylon-split onto the surface of the suit.
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