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(s) Allow finished repair to air cure for
24 hours before use.
(2)
Visually inspect repair for workmanship,
no loose edges, no voids and adhesive fully cured.
g. Repair/Replacement of Internal and External Support
Fittings/Hangers.
WARNING
Acetone, barrier cement, repair
adhesives and its components are
flammable and toxic. They can
irritate skin and cause bums. Use
only with adequate ventilation and
wear
a
NIOSH
approved
air-
purifying respirator for organic
vapors. Keep away from heat or
open flame. Wear safety glasses,
gloves and protective clothing to
avoid contact with skin, eyes and
clothes. If contact occurs, flush
areas with water and get medical
attention for eyes.
Repair or replacement of internal and external support
fittings/hangers shall be performed as follows:
(1)
Clean area using a clean cloth (item 16,
table 2-11) dampened with acetone (item 3, table 2-11).
Wear gloves (item 4, table 2-11).
NOTE
Insure hanger is reinstalled in
original location. Use wax pencil
to mark location. Mark location
by drawing outline of hanger just
beyond area to be buffed.
(2)
Buff surface of fuel cell around area
where hanger is to be installed, 3/8 inch larger in all
directions than hanger.
(3)
Buff hanger mounting surface.
(4)
Clean buffed area of fuel cell and hanger
mounting surfaces with dean cloth (item 16, table 2-11)
dampened with acetone (item 3, table 2-11). Wear
gloves (item 4, table 2-11).
NOTE
If innerliner barrier is damaged,
perform innerliner barrier repair
first.
NOTE
Mix adhesive according to
manufacturer's kit instructions.
(5)
Prepare repair adhesive (item 1, table 2-
11) by transferring entire contents of Part 2 and 3 into
can of Part 1. Wear gloves (item 4, table 2-11).
CAUTION
Unmixed adhesive will not cure.
(6)
Stir
adhesive
mixture
with
tongue
depressor (item 5, table 2-11) for approximately 5
minutes. Make certain components are completely
blended together.
(7)
Apply a light, uniform coat of adhesive
mixture over buffed area to no more than 1/8 inch of
O.D. of buffed are. Use a brush (item 6, table 2-11).
Remove any excess from unbuffed area using a dean
cloth (item 16, table 2-11) dampened with acetone (item
3, table 2-11). Wear gloves (item 4, table 2-11).
(8)
Immediately following step (7), apply a
light, uniform coat of adhesive mixture over mounting
surface of hanger. Use a brush (item 6, table 2-11).
Wear gloves (item 4, table 2-11).
(9)
Position hanger on adhesived fuel cell
surface. Center hanger in area marked with wax pencil.
Press down on hanger to remove any air bubbles and
insure there are no loose edges or voids under edge of
flange.
(10)
With gloved fingers wet with acetone
(item 3, table 2-11), smooth excess adhesive around
edge of hanger.
(11)
Apply one strip of masking tape (item 10,
table 2-11) in vertical direction first and then one strip of
masking tape in horizontal direction to hold hanger in
position.
CAUTION
Do not flex fuel cell repair area.
(12)
Place a 10 to 25 pound shot bag (item 23,
table 2-11) on repair. Polyethylene, waxed paper (item
24, table 2-11) should be placed between the hanger
and shot bag to prevent sticking of shot bag to repair.
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