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311. READY FOR USE STORAGE PROCEDURES.
3-11.1 Tether Mode Equipment.
3-11.1.1 Encapsulating Protective Suit.
a.
Store the suit in a clean, dry, cool environment (50°F to 800F, 1 0°C to 22. 660C) away from direct sunlight.
b.
Put the PVC hanger inside the shoulder area of the suit, ensuring the weight of the suit is evenly distributed
across the hanger.
c.
Close the slide fastener half way and hang the hanger by the metal hook.
3-11.1.2 Tether Line Assembly.
a.
Coil the tether line assembly and tie the coil in three places. One tie at each end of the tether line assembly and
one tie about half way between the other two ties.
b.
Ensure adaptors F101 and F102 and the quick disconnect are with the tether line.
c.
Store the tether line assembly in a clean, dry, cool environment (50°F to 800F,1 0°C to 26. 660C) close to where
the emergency breathing apparatus (EBA) is stored.
3-11 1.3 Emergency. Breathing Apparatus (EBA).
a.
Ensure a charged cylinder has been installed.
b.
Ensure a filter cartridge has been installed in the filter housing.
c.
Place the EBA inside the carrying case.
d.
Roll the vent tubes up neatly to allow immediate unrolling without entanglement when the EBA is removed from
the carrying case.
e.
Ensure the face piece and breathing tube are placed along side of the EBA in the carrying case in such a manner
that the breathing tube will not be pinched or damaged.
f.
Ensure the cushion cover is in the carrying case.
g.
Store the EBA inside the carrying case in a clean, dry, cool environment (50°F to 80°F, 10°C to 26. 66°C).
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