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Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for the STEPO-I (Cont)
B - Before Operation
D - During Operation
INTERVAL
Item
Item To Be
Procedures
Equipment Is
No.
Inspected
Check For And Have Repaired
Not Ready/
B
D
Or Adjusted As Necessary
Available If:
40
•
On/Off
Operate the switch to ensure it
Pump fails to start.
Switch
is working properly.
41
•
•
Temperature
Rotate valve to ensure it is
Valve fails to
Regulating Valve
working properly.
operate.
42
•
Adjustable
Inspect for missing or broken
Buckles are broken
Straps
buckles. Ensure proper fit.
or missing. Proper
fit cannot be made
by minor
adjustments.
43
•
Inspect webbing for rips or
Webbing is ripped or
tears.
torn.
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
2-7.
GENERAL. This section provides instructions for donning, adjusting, operating and doffing the STEPO-I
ensemble using the EBA tethered system and the rebreather system under normal operating conditions.
2-8.
USING THE STEPO-I IN THE TETHER MODE.
2-9.
DONNING THE ENCAPSULATING PROTECTIVE SUIT USING THE TETHER MODE.
a.
Refer to items 1 through 12 of Table 2-1 for operator PMCS for the encapsulating protective suit.
b.
Refer to item 13 of Table 2-1 for operator PMCS for the tether line.
c.
Refer to items 14 through 26 of Table 2-1 for operator PMCS for the emergency breathing apparatus (EBA).
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