TM 10-8415-208-12
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ICE VEST MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. (CONT)
a.
Disconnect battery connector (1) from pump connector (2). Unhook hook and pile fastener tape strap (3) and
remove battery (4).
b.
Loosen hose clamps (5) and (6).
c.
Release hook and pile fastener tape strap holding regulator valve (7) in position.
d.
Disconnect the tubing at hose clamp (5) and (6) connections.
e.
Tighten hose clamps (5) and (6) to tubing to prevent loss.
f.
Remove locking nut (8) and position indicator label (9).
g.
Remove pump (10), tray (11), on/off switch (12), coolant bag (13), regulating valve (7) and tubing as a complete
unit from the ice vest pouch.
h.
Install position indicator label (9) and locking nut (8) on the on/off switch (12) to prevent loss.
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Do not use abrasive cleanser when cleaning the ice vest. Abrasive cleansers will
damage the ice vest material and require replacement of the ice vest.
i.
Machine wash the ice vest in warm water using a mild detergent.
j.
Rinse the ice vest thoroughly in cool water.
k.
Hang the ice vest on a hanger and allow it to drip dry.
I.
When the ice vest has completely dried, remove it from the hanger.
m.
Remove locking nut (8) and position indicator label (9) from the on/off switch (12).
n.
Place pump (10), tray (11), on/off switch (12), coolant bag (13), regulating valve (7) and the tubing inside the ice
vest pouch.
o.
Loosen hose clamps (5) and (6).
p.
Connect the tubing and position hose clamps (5) and (6).
q.
Tighten hose clamps (5) and (6).
r.
Push regulating valve (7) through the opening in the ice vest material and secure it in place with the hook and
pile fastener tape strap.
s.
Push on/off switch (12) through the opening in the ice vest material.
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