TM 10-5430-240-13&P
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0017 00-3
NOTE
The touch dry time will be dependent on the ambient temperature and relative humidity.
The touch dry time at 68°F (20°C) and 50% relative humidity will be 20 to 30 minutes.
Overcoating of surface conditioner with fluid elastomer must take place within 4.0 hours.
11. Let surface conditioner (Item 3, Table 1) set until touch dry before overcoating with mixed fluid
elastomer. Test by lightly touching one knuckle down into surface conditioner (Item 3, Table 1). Lift
slowly. If no conditioner is left on knuckle, it is dry. If a second (outside) patch is to be applied, repeat
steps 7 through 11 for outside of the tank before going onto step 12.
NOTE
Both the base and solidifier components of the fluid elastomer must remain sealed until
just before application. For best results, do not apply the mixed adhesive under the
following conditions:
a. The temperature is below 41°F (5°C).
b. The relative humidity is above 90%.
c. During rain, snow, fog, or mist.
d. There is moisture on the tank surface or moisture is likely to condense on the tank before the
adhesive cures.
e. The working environment is likely to be contaminated by oil or grease from adjacent
equipment, or smoke from kerosene heaters or tobacco smoke.
12. Empty entire contents of one can of the fluid elastomer base (Item 4, Table 1) into the mixing bowl
(Item 18, Table 1).
13. Shake one can of the fluid elastomer solidifier (Item 5, Table 1). Pour the contents over the
elastomer base (Item 4, Table 1) in the mixing bowl (Item 18, Table 1).
14. Using the mixing stirrer (Item 6, Table 1), immediately stir together the fluid elastomer base (Item 4,
Table 1) and the solidifier (Item 5, Table 1). Stir for at least two minutes to form the adhesive.
NOTE
Use the entire contents of the mixed adhesive within the times shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Shelf Life Of Mixed Adhesive.
Temperature
41°F (5°C)
59°F (15°C)
77°F (25°C)
Use All Material
Within
25.0 minutes
20.0 minutes
10.0 minutes
15. Using one of the brushes (Item 8, Table 1) or the plastic spatula (Item 11, Table 1), apply one even
coat of adhesive to the roughened surface of the tank and the prepared patch. The adhesive coat
thickness should be approximately 10.0 millimeters (0.025 cm) thick.
16. Let adhesive set until tacky (approximately 5 to 10 minutes). Test by lightly touching one knuckle into
adhesive. Lift slowly. When knuckle lifts fabric briefly, and no adhesive is left on knuckle, it is tacky.
