TM 10-8415-208-12Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS2-17. OPERATIONINUNUSUALWEATHER2-17.1ColdWeatherWARNINGStatic electrical discharge hazard in encapsulating protective suits. All tools and equipment must begrounded in accordance with the local SOP when working near static sensitive munitions or flammablechemicals. Absence of a proper ground could result in personnel injury or death due to ignition ofmunitions or flammable chemicalsa.The encapsulating protective suit may give off static electrical discharges in cold and dry environments. Thesedischarges are not dangerous except where an electrical spark could initiate a static sensitive munition (primarilyrockets) or ignite a flammable chemicalb.Operations in static sensitive environments should be conducted in accordance with the local SOP. All tools andequipment must be properly groundedWARNINGPersonnel contamination hazard. Encapsulating protective suits should be thoroughly inspected for cracksin cold weather environments. Cracks are more likely to develop in cold stiff suit material. If cracks aredetected, replace the encapsulating protective suit. Failure to replace a damaged suit could result inpersonnel injury or death due to contaminationc.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 thechances of cracks forming in the material. Extra care should be taken when inspecting the suit prior to use incold weather environmentsWARNINGCold weather effects the EBA warning light operation. Do not use the EBA for operations in temperaturesbelow +32°F (0°C). Below +32°F (0°C) the warning light may fail or flash inadvertently due to a decreasein battery efficiency. Operations below +32°F (0°C) could result in injury or death due to suffocation2-34
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