TM 1-1500-204-23-1 (2) Refer     to     the     repair     procedures     in paragraph    9-23d    for    inspection    of    damage    and    for damage   limitations   other   than   those   specified.      If   the panel is damaged beyond the limits specified, it cannot be repaired. c. Adhesives,   Resins,   and   Solvents   for   Repair   of Armor.      The   following   paragraphs   explain   adhesives, resins, and solvents used for repair of armor. (1) Adhesives. For adhesives, follow manufacturer   instructions   concerning   storage,   agitation, mixing,   thinning,   temperature,   range,   fire   and   health hazards,  plus  contamination  by  moisture  and  dust.    The adhesive  used  for  repair  can  be  applied  to  the  fraying surfaces    by    any    convenient    means    that    will    give    a smooth,   uniform   spread   of   the   adhesive   Use   methods such   as   a   brush,   a   hand   roller,   an   extrusion   gun   and squeegee Clean all tools Immediately after each use with Toluol, TT-T-548.  Do not let adhesive polymerize (cure) before cleaning. NOTE Use   Polysulfide   Sealing   Compound, MIL-S-8802,    Class    A-2    or    B-2    for adhesive Pro-Seal 890 (FSCM 83527) is a qualified product meeting or exceeding  the  requirements  of  MIL-S- 8802.  Use Pro-Seal 890, Class B-2 for application  by  squeegee  or  extrusion gun.    Use  Pro-Seal  890BT,  Class  A-2 for application by brush or hand roller. (2) Resins.      Many   tertiary   amines,   phenolic materials,   alcohols   and   water   catalysts   accelerate   the reaction  between  the  Diethylene  Triamine  (DTA)  curing agent  and  EPON  resin.    Although  catalysts  are  used  to control the curing rate of resins, they reduce the pot life of a mixture formulation, such as DTA and EPON Do not use   any   curing   agent   accelerators   Since   water   is   an accelerator, avoid any contact of the mixture formulation with water. NOTE • As the room temperature decreases   the   resin   curing   rate time falls rapid.  The DTA curing agent     may     be     applied     at     a temperature     as     low     as     55°F (13°C), although the time to reach a  given  stage  of  cure  is  at  least double   that   required   at   normal room temperature. • The viscosity of the resin may be too   high   for   some   methods   of application.      Add   methyl   ethyl ketone, TT-M-261, up to a maximum     of     five     percent     by weight of the total solution content, to lower viscosity. (3) Solvents.          For     solvents     and     cleaning solutions,    observe    all    of    the    usual    precautions    for ventilation  to  prevent  the  accumulation  of  toxic  vapors and to avoid a fire hazard. (4) Instructions for Pro-Seal 890 sealant. Instructions are as follows: NOTE • Bonding    material    Pro-Seal    890 consists   of   two   parts:   Pro-Seal 890   Sealant   and   Pro-Seal   890A Curing Agent • Both  Pro-Seal  890  and  its  curing Agent   Pro-Seal   890A   should   be used   as   received.      Do   not   thin with solvent. • Curing agent Pro-Seal 890A contains  no  solvent  to  assure  a minimum   amount   of   shrinkage when   mixed   with   Pro-Seal   890 Sealant.    Pro-Seal  890A  contains an oxidizing compound, therefore avoid prolonged contact    with    the    skin.        Wash hands   thoroughly   before   eating or smoking. 9-50