TM 10-8415-208-12
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Encapsulating Protective Suit .............................................................................................................
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Ice Vest ..............................................................................................................................................
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Emergency Breathing Apparatus (EBA) ..............................................................................................
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Rebreather System ............................................................................................................................
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General ..............................................................................................................................................
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Operator PMCS Procedures ...............................................................................................................
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General ..............................................................................................................................................
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Using the STEPO-I in the Tether Mode ..............................................................................................
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Donning the Encapsulating Protective Suit Using the Tether Mode ....................................................
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Operating the EBA .............................................................................................................................
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Doffing the Encapsulating Protective Suit with the Tether Mode .........................................................
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Doffing the EBA .................................................................................................................................
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Using the STEPO-I in the Rebreather System Mode ..........................................................................
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Donning the Encapsulating Protective Suit Using the Rebreather System ..........................................
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Doffing the Encapsulating Protective Suit With the Rebreather System .............................................
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Operating Instructions on Decals and Instruction Plates .....................................................................
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Operation in Unusual Weather ...........................................................................................................
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Emergency Procedures ......................................................................................................................
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Decontamination Procedures .............................................................................................................
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Section I. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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ENCAPSULATING PROTECTIVE SUIT. The fasteners and connectors needed to operate the encapsulating
protective suit are located on the front, back and right side of the suit.
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