Mustang Survival MSD565
Description and Maintenance Instructions
March 7 2003, Rev:--
1.3.7
Patching Small Holes and Tears
1.3.7.1 Repair small holes, or tears by patching, sewing and heat sealing. If the damage is minimal, the
area may be repaired using the technique in section 1.3.8. To apply a patch and seam tape (1"
Heat Tape, GORE
®
PN 6GSAM025) proceed as follows:
NOTE: Ensure that the suit has been thoroughly dried prior to patching.
a. Cut a round or square patch (using GORE
®
BD6.5) sized to exceed the size of the
hole by approximately one inch (25 mm) around the perimeter.
b. Place the patch on the outside of the suit, black side exposed.
c. Single stitch the perimeter of the patch, ensuring
a minimum 1-inch (25 mm)
distance from the patch stitch line to the hole. This attaches the patch to the suit.
d. Cut a round or square patch (using 12.5 inch GORE
®
Heat Seam Tape PN
6GSAM318LSVN) sized to exceed the size of the patch ½ inch (12 mm) past the
stitch line.
e. Turn the suit inside out; the inner side of the fabric should be facing up. Place the
heat tape material (bonding side down) over the hole and stitching,
keeping the torn
fabric as flat as possible and ensuring no loose threads protruding from under the
patch.
f. Centre the area to be patched on the ironing board or heat press, ensuring that only
one layer of fabric is on the pad or board and that there are no wrinkles in the
fabric.
g. The iron surface temperature should be between 350°F (177°C) and 375°F
(190°C).
NOTE: Use an iron that accurately displays temperature to avoid damage to
the fabric.
If possible, test the temperature setting by ironing a patch or a piece
of heat tape on the inner side of a piece of suit fabric for 25 seconds.
If the patch of tape is properly adhered to the fabric, without burning,
the temperature setting is acceptable.
h. Iron the heat tape for approximately fifteen seconds and remove the iron.
NOTE: Patches should not be overlapped.
i. Allow the repaired area to stand for a minimum of one hour prior to further handling.
j. Test the suit for leakage (see section 1.3).
1.3.8
Heat Taping Very Small Holes or Damaged Tape
1.3.8.1 Heat is appropriate to repair straight very small holes, or damaged sealing tape. To apply seam
tape (1" Heat Tape, Gore PN: 6GSAM025) proceed as follows:
NOTE: Ensure that the suit has been thoroughly dried prior to patching.
Ensure that the area to be repaired is tidy and free of loose fabric or
threads that will compromise the repair.
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