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Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-17. OPERATION IN UNUSUAL WEATHER
2-17.1
Cold Weather
WARNING
Static electrical discharge hazard in encapsulating protective suits. All tools and equipment must be
grounded in accordance with the local SOP when working near static sensitive munitions or flammable
chemicals. Absence of a proper ground could result in personnel injury or death due to ignition of
munitions or flammable chemicals
a.
The encapsulating protective suit may give off static electrical discharges in cold and dry environments. These
discharges are not dangerous except where an electrical spark could initiate a static sensitive munition (primarily
rockets) or ignite a flammable chemical
b.
Operations in static sensitive environments should be conducted in accordance with the local SOP. All tools and
equipment must be properly grounded
WARNING
Personnel contamination hazard. Encapsulating protective suits should be thoroughly inspected for cracks
in cold weather environments. Cracks are more likely to develop in cold stiff suit material. If cracks are
detected, replace the encapsulating protective suit. Failure to replace a damaged suit could result in
personnel injury or death due to contamination
c.
The encapsulating protective suit has been approved for operations in temperatures ranging from 0°F (-17. 8°C)
to 100°F (+37. 8°C). In cold weather environments the suit material may become stiff which could increase the
chances of cracks forming in the material. Extra care should be taken when inspecting the suit prior to use in
cold weather environments
WARNING
Cold weather effects the EBA warning light operation. Do not use the EBA for operations in temperatures
below +32°F (0°C). Below +32°F (0°C) the warning light may fail or flash inadvertently due to a decrease
in battery efficiency. Operations below +32°F (0°C) could result in injury or death due to suffocation
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