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Emergency Field Repair with Clamshell Plug
For emergency repairs of punctures or tears in fabric, use the
appropriate sized clamshell plug (optional repair equipment).
1. Loop cord around wrist to prevent loss of assembly.
Dip clamshell assembly in water to assist in insertion.
2. Push bottom plate through hole in fabric. (If hole is too
small, enlarge it carefully so bottom plate can be forced in.)
3. Pull bottom plate back against inner fabric surface and slide
top plate over threaded stud and against outer fabric
surface.
4. Adjust clamshell to cover hole completely. Hold in place.
5. Tighten wing nut firmly against top plate.
6. Re-inflate MBT.
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