Table 5-2. Troubleshooting

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Figure 5-1. Typical Vulcanizing Shop Layout plan

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TM 10-8110-201-14&P 5-3 Table 5-2. Troubleshooting MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION DRUM ASSEMBLY (FUEL AND WATER) 1. Front and Rear Plates Leak. Step 1. Inspect for loose, damaged or missing capscrews. Replace damaged or missing capscrews. Tighten capscrews. Tighten capscrews to 30 foot-pounds (4.15 m-kg) torque. Step 2. Inspect for damaged front and rear plate or missing components. If plates are unserviceable, replace the drum (para 3-6). PRESS ASSEMBLIES, VULCANIZING 2. Fabric of Drum Leak. Inspect drums for cuts, punctures or abrasions through all plies. Vulcanize a damaged drum as instructed in paragraph 5-15. APPLICATION OF ELASTOMER 3. Scuffs and Abrasions. Inspect exterior of drums for scuffs or abrasions where the fabric is exposed but not damaged. Apply Elastomer to damaged drums as instructed in paragraph 5-14. Section III. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 5-7. General Information for Vulcnizing Drums. a. The efficiency of adequate vulcanization depends upon proper cleaning and buffing, correct application and drying of cements, and strict adherence to the established curing cycle. b. The material used for patching shall be identical to the material being patched. N0TE The collapsible drums are supplied by three vendors: The United States Rubber Company; B.F. Goodrich Rubber Company; and Uniroyal Inc. Patching materials are not interchangeable between the drums manufactured by the vendors. C. Do not attempt any repair within one inch of the out- side diameter of the end plate or on hardware sealing surfaces. d. All patches will be vulcanized. e. for cord NOTE Cuts, punctures, or abrasions through all plies, in excess of 8 inches (20 cm) in length, will not be repaired. An outside patch is mandatory gouges, cuts or scrapes, if the is damaged (para. 5-15). Cuts, punctures and abrasions through all plies up to 8 inches (20 cm) require inside and outside patches. f. Refer to figure 5-1 for a typical shop layout plan for a drum vulcanizing repair facility. NOTE Paragraphs 5-8 and 5-9 are included to provide maintenance instructions for replacement of drum hardware when vulcanizing procedures are not required; however, all drums must be drained and cleaned, as necessary, in accordance with paragraphs 5-10 thru 5-13 prior to any repair procedures.

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