Section 9: General Repairs
Bambi MAX Shell Repairs
2016 Bambi MAX Service Manual
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Models 1518-3542
(Version E)
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Making Temporary Repairs with Sealing Clamps
Repair clamps are used for an immediate repair to prevent the loss of liquid through large rips or holes. For
example, if a vehicle accidentally backed into a bucket and caused a 3" (76 mm) long rip in the bucket, a
repair clamp could be inserted to stop the loss of liquid. Repair clamps are only used for temporary repairs.
The damage should be permanently repaired with a patch when the bucket can be set aside for 24 hours.
1.
Select the largest clamp that will just slip through the hole in the item. The size of cut or hole will
determine the size of the sealing clamp to use.
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For a cut or hole up to 2" (5 cm), use a 3" (7.6 cm) clamp (supplied).
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For a cut or hole up to 4" (10 cm), use a 5" (12.7 cm) clamp (supplied).
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For a cut or hole up to 6" (15 cm), use a 7.5" (19 cm) clamp (special order).
2.
Keeping hold of the string, slip one half of the repair clamp
through the hole as indicated.
Important Note
Leaving the clamp’s string on makes it easier to remove the repair clamp when placing a
permanent patch on the bucket.
Caution
Use caution if deciding to enlarge the slit to insert a clamp. It is very easy to make the slit too large.
