PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-590
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 590
JANUARY 2002
PS 590
JAN 02
53
PS 590
Camouflage Coveralls
Camouflage Coveralls
L
ocal purchase of disposable ear plugs is not allowed, according to DA memo,
SAAL-PS (13 Jun 01). Army users
must
order foam ear plugs, NSN 6515-00-
137- 6345, through the supply system using the FED LOG-AMDF data. The
depot has a 2-yr supply inventory.
Questions? Call Perry Hicks, SAAL-PS, at DSN 761-5551, (703) 681-5551 or
e-mail
perry.hicks@saalt.army.mil
.
Woodland
Size
Small
Medium
Large
NSN 8415-01-414-
1856
1859
1862
Desert
Size
Small
Medium
Large
NSN 8415-01-430-
2313
2314
2315
Polyester Tents
If your tent is made of coated polyester, it doesn’t need re-treatment. Just the
seams need to be re-sealed.
Use seam sealant, NSN 8030-01-350-4984. You’ll also need a 1-in wide paint
brush to apply the sealant, rags and some disposable containers with lids.
No Local Purchase of Ear Plugs
y’better Put
those back,
Charlie. I
just got
the word…
they say this is
polyester,
but it
doesn’t look like
any leisure suit
I’ve
ever seen!
Hey!
Not so
heavy!
and
apply it
to the
seams
only!
Seal the seams like so:
•
Spread the clean, dry tent on a flat
surface in a well-ventilated area,
preferably outdoors.
•
Put the seam sealant into the small
containers and keep the lids on the
ones not in use. This keeps the sealant
from thickening as you work.
•
Brush a light coat of sealant onto
the stitched areas of the seams, flaps
and webbing.
•
Use a 1-in brush turned sideways.
The sealant should only go on the
thread and holes left by the stitching
needles. Try not to let it slop over
beyond the width of the seam.
The sealant isn’t flame retardant,
so apply it only to the tent seams. It
increases the fabric gloss and makes
it more likely to crack. If it cracks,
your leaks are worse than ever.
•
Let the tent dry about 30 minutes.
•
Apply a second light coat. Dry
thoroughly. Two light coats work bet-
ter than one thick one.
Mechanic's
coveralls are
now available
in
woodland
and
desert
camouflage
patterns.
Sizes
and NSNs
are…
590. 50-53 (C)
11/23/01
4:24 PM
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