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 TM 55-1905-219-14-2
2-209. LIFE BOATS (Cont).
Small areas of damage which are dry, or can be dried, may be repaired with the repair kit. Use the cement as a solvent
to clean the area and then apply at least three coats of cement to both faces to be joined. Allow each coat to become
tacky before applying the next and before joining. Press the joined parts into firm contact.
PROTECTION
Having made certain that all survivors are in the boat, the next step is to provide protection, especially if it is cold.
Check, or carry out the following:
Inflate the floor.
Close the doorways, especially at the weather end. Follow instruction label at each door and close the outer,
upper door first.
Ball any water out of the boat and sponge it dry. Bailer and sponge are located In emergency pack, or
equipment bag.
In hot weather deflate the floor and close the entrance at the sunny side only if extra shade is required. (Floor
can be deflated by depressing the valve with the pump adaptor or finger.)
LOCATION
Post a lookout as soon as possible. A lookout can still be maintained with both doors closed by using the gusset at one
side of the inner door and leaving the outer door slack at one side. In this way the lookout will keep warmer and less heat
will be lost from the raft. Do not attempt to paddle your way to land, unless it is very close. Conserve your energy for
survival. The chances are that someone knows roughly where you are and it eases the search problem if you stay there.
During daylight the lookout should have the signaling mirror handy and use it whenever possible since reflection from it
can be seen up to 10 miles (16.1 km) away.
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