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3-6.
ENCAPSULATING PROTECTIVE SUIT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. (CONT)
(1)
Cuts, holes or tears which extend through or expose the base fabric
(2)
Abrasion mark or scratch which extends through the coating to a point where fabric yarns or fabric weave
can be seen
(3)
Uncoated area or cracking, crazing or brittle coating
(4)
Pits, blisters, tunnels or delamination of the coating. Presence of air pockets beneath knee and elbow
reinforcements is not considered a defect
(5)
Lumps or imbedded foreign matter which protrudes so as to be readily abraded or easily removed from the
material
(6)
Creases or wrinkles resulting in adhesion of surface or delamination of coating when corrected by manual
pressure
(7)
Edge of patch lifting, cracking, flaking or removal of the cement or patch when subjected to flexing action
between the hands
(8)
Any open seam completely through coverall
d.
Mark all defects with chalk.
NOTE
Interior overlap material on boot splash guard not sealed to edge is not considered a defect
e.
If damage is found, refer to paragraph 3-6. 3 for repair
(1)
Cuts, holes, rips or tears extending through suit fabric which do not exceed 1/4 inch in diameter or length
may be repaired
(2)
Cuts, holes, rips or tears extending through fabric which are greater than 1/4 inch in diameter or length will
not be repaired; encapsulating suit must be replaced
(3)
Defects in suit fabric which do not extend completely through fabric (i. e. expose base fabric cracking,
crazing and brittle coating) may be repaired
(4)
Damaged elastic cord on boot splash guard is not considered a defect; repair is not authorized. Duct tape
(NSN 5640-00-103-2254) may be used to bond boot splash guard to Toxicological Agent Protective (TAP)
boot
(5)
For abrasions marks, scratches, uncoated areas, cracks or brittle coating, patches must extend 1/2 inch
beyond the defect
(6)
A maximum of 20 patches per suit and 8 patches per pattern section ONLY are authorized
f.
Examine all seam strapping for proper adhesion to the fabric, i. e. loose strapping and tunnels. If strapping is
missing replace suit. If loose strapping or tunnels is found repair suit. If open seam completely through suit is
found replace suit
g.
Examine the suit buckles, waist and shoulder straps for broken buckles, frayed, ripped or torn straps. If waist
strap is ripped or torn, replace waist strap. If buckles are damaged, replace buckles. If straps on back outside of
encapsulating suit are torn or ripped, replace encapsulating suit
h.
Examine the internal head flap for rips, tears and damaged snap fasteners. If damaged, replace
I.
internal head flap
i.
Turn the suit right side out and perform steps d. through g
j.
Examine the gloves for holes, cuts or tears paying close attention to the areas between the fingers. If damaged,
refer to paragraph 3-6. 2. 1 to replace the gloves
k.
Examine the slide fastener for broken or missing teeth, broken or missing slider, self-sealing and ease of
operation. If damaged, replace the suit
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