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c .
Using cloth slightly dampened with water, wipe area around puncture to
remove any dirt or mud and wipe dry.
d .
Inject sprayfoam into puncture.
Mound sprayfoam to about 1/8 in.
(3.2 mm) above surface of unbroken skin. Apply bead of sealant about
1/4 in. (6.4 mm) wide over all cuts in skin leading out from puncture.
Do not smooth out sealant.
e .
Plan how puncture is to be covered with tape before applying any tape.
Length and width of tape, number of tape strips, overlapping, and how
t a p e i s a p p l i e d w i l l a f f e c t s e a l i n g c a p a b i l i t y o f r e p a i r . E a c h p i e ce
of tape should extend about 1-1/2 in. (3.81 cm) beyond sealant it will
c o v e r.
If this will require more than one strip of tape, tape should
overlap about 1/2 in. (12.7 mm).
If three or more strips of tape are
r e q u i r e d , c e n t e r s t r i p s h o u l d b e a p p l i e d f i r s t .
f . H o l d i n g t a p e t a u t , a p p l y i t p e r p e n d i c u l a r t o p a n e l s k i n . D o n o t a p p ly
w i t h r o l l i n g m o t i o n e i t h e r e n d - t o - e n d o r c e n t e r - t o - e n d s.
Do not rub
e a c h s t r i p i n p l a c e i n d i v i d u a l l y .
A p p l y a l l s t r i p s l i g h t l y w i t h p r o p er
overlap and rub into place.
g.
If necessary
removed with
sealant also
removal of ol
support or hi
p o s s i b l e .
damaged tape can be replaced; however, it should be
careful peeling motion to avoid damage to sealant. If
peels back, new sealant should be applied. Complete
d sealant is not necessary. Permanent repair by direct
gher category of maintenance, should be made as soon as
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