TM 10-8415-208-12
3-2.
LUBRICATING THE REBREATHER SYSTEM. (CONT)
a.
Perform steps a. (1) through a. (17), paragraph 3-10. 3. 15, to remove preformed packing (1), (2), (3) and (4)
from the relief valve
b.
Inspect the preformed packing for cuts or abrasions
c.
Wipe the preformed packing, valve seats and valve bodies with a clean soft cloth
WARNING
Fire hazard. Only use a silicone lubricant when lubricating the rebreather system preformed packing. Oil-
base lubricants may ignite in the presence of high pressure oxygen causing burns to personnel
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Only use a silicone lubricant when lubricating the rebreather system preformed
packing. Use of an oil-based lubricant will damage preformed packing and cause equipment failure.
Damaged preformed packing must be replaced
d.
Apply a thin film of silicone lubricant to preformed packing (1), (2), (3) and (4)
e.
Perform steps b. (2) through b. (20), paragraph 3-10. 3. 15, to install preformed packing (1), (2), (3) and (4)
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