TM 9-1375-213-12
NOTE
(2) Reparable. For items with the following
Sveral affected bags must be opened to
conditions, repair as specified:
determine if moisture has penetrated.
(a) Slight rust-clean with sandpaper.
(b) Mildew or fungus with moisture pene-
(b) Staples missing-replace.
tration.
i. Steel Strapping.
(1) Irreparable. Replace or scrap items with
damage.
the following conditions:
(d) Delamination of bag material (more
(a) Cut or gash one-fourth the width of
than just t corners; bag unsealed).
strapping.
(2) Reparable. For items with the following
(b) Very heavy rust.
conditions, repair as specified:
(c) Seals damaged and loose.
(a) Surface dampnes-suspend bag and
(2) Reparable. For items with the following
allow to dry on all sides.
conditions, repair as specified:
(b) Slight surface mildew or fungus-
(a) Small cuts or scratches--touch up with
wash with soap and water without damaging bag
paint to prevent rust.
or item.
(b) Slight rust-sand and touch up with
l. Metal Cans.
paint.
(c) Loose seals-tighten strap and recrimp
NOTE
seal.
Replacement cans are not available in
j. Cardboard Boxes.
supply system. Place opened can in bar-
(1) Irreparable. Replace or scrap items with
(1) Irreparable. Scrap items with the follow-
the following conditions:
ing conditions:
(a) Wet through-cardboard delaminating.
(a) Heavy rust (entire can).
(b) Extensive damage that impairs struc-
(b) Cuts or punctures.
ture of box and prevents proper packing of items.
(2) Reparable. For items with the following
(c) Insect infested.
conditions, repair as specified:
(d) More than a trace of mildew, fungus,
(a) Light rust-sand and touch up.
or other disintegrating conditions.
(b) Peeling or chipping paint-touch up.
(2) Reparable. For items with the following
conditions, repair as specified:
(a) Damp-remove and check contents.
a. The following information must be legible on
Dry box separately.
each box:
(b) Tape not adhering-retape.
(c) Loose or missing staples-restaple, or
repair with tape.
(d) Slightly cut or gashed surface--apply
tape over cut or gash.
(e) Slight surface mildew or fungus--wipe
off, and allow box to dry if damp.
k. Barrier Bags.
b. If even part of the original markings are
(1) Irreparable. Replace or scrap items with
obliterated, apply new markings adjacent to origi-
the following conditions:
nal markings, using a waterproof ink marker or a
(a) Moisture penetration.
china-marking pencil.