TM 10-8415-208-12
Table 3-2. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for the STEPO-I(Cont)
A - After Operation
Q - Quarterly
INTERVAL
Item
Item To Be
Procedures
Equipment Is
No.
Inspected
Check For And Have Repaired
Not Ready/
A
Q
Or Adjusted As Necessary
Available If:
60
Remove and recharge battery.
Battery is installed.
(See paragraphs 3-8.2.2 and 3-8.3.)
61
Coolant Bag
Inspect bag for rips, tears or holes.
Bag is punctured.
NOTE
The coolant bag holds four (4) pounds of
cube or crushed ice or three (3) gel
packs. Gel packs require 8-10 hours to
fully freeze and provide longer operating
time. Approximately one (1) quart of
potable water is necessary to operate
the ice vest.
62
Ensure the required amount of
Ice, frozen gel packs
ice or gel packs and potable
or water are not
water are available.
available.
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Always completely
drain the coolant bag to prevent mildew
inside the ice vest. Failure to drain the
coolant bag may cause equipment
failure from mildew and require
replacement of the coolant bag or ice
vest.
63
Drain the coolant bag and
Left full.
remove ice or gel packs.
64
On/Off Switch
Operate the switch to ensure it
Pump fails to start.
is working properly.
(Requires
installation of battery.)
65
Temperature
Rotate valve to ensure it is
Valve fails to
Regulating Valve
working properly.
operate.
66
Adjustable
Inspect for missing broken
Buckles are broken
Straps
buckles. Ensure proper fit.
or missing.
Proper
fit cannot be made
by minor
adjustments.
67
Inspect webbing for rips or
Webbing is ripped or
tears.
torn.
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