TM 5-3610-259-14
1.
Inspect damaged area to determine if structural damage to subfloor,
bolsters, or frame is evident.
Structural damage may weaken van
body to extent that transportation is unsafe, and depot level repair
is required.
2.
Remove damaged floor covering by cutting a rectangular pattern
around damaged area with utility knife and straightedge. Then
remove any floor tiedown or hold-down fixtures.
3.
Remove floor covering inside cut area with scraper.
4.
If required, level subfloor gouges by filling gouges with epoxy
resin and allow at least 8 hours for patch to cure.
5.
Trim vinyl floor covering to fit patch and trim holes for all fix-
ture hold-downs.
NOTE
To match color of floor covering,
use vinyl floor covering surface
with backing NSN 7220-00-149-0483.
6.
Spread MIL-A-5092B waterproof adhesive (Type II or III) or equiva-
lent inside patch area.
7.
Place vinyl patch in hole and weight patch to hold firmly in place
without edges curling.
8. Wipe up all excess adhesive that is on surface of floor.
9.
Reinstall fixture hold-downs.
10. Do not wash floor for at least 24 hours to be sure adhesive has
cured.
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