TM 10-8415-208-12
3-6.
ENCAPSULATING PROTECTIVE SUIT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. (CONT)
NOTE
The following procedure is the same to remove a plug or an exhalation valve.
(1)
Remove connector nut (1) from exhalation valve (2).
(2)
Remove preformed packing (3) from exhalation valve (2).
(3)
Carefully pull exhalation valve (2) and preformed packing (4) out of the suit opening.
(4)
Reinstall preformed packing (3) and connector nut (1) on exhalation valve (2) to prevent damage or loss.
b.
Installing.
NOTE
The following procedure is the same to install a plug or an exhalation valve.
(1)
Remove connector nut (1) and preformed packing (3) from plug (2).
(2)
Inspect preformed packing (3) and (4) for damage.
(3)
From outside the suit, carefully push plug (2) and preformed packing (4) into the suit opening.
(4)
Work preformed packing (3) onto plug (2).
(5)
Screw on connector nut (1) with the bevel side out.
(6)
Hand tighten connector nut (1) so preformed packing (3) and (4) make a tight, vapor-free seal.
(7)
Pressure test suit if plugs are installed. Refer to paragraph 3-.4.
3-6.3
Repair.
3-6.3.1 Patching of cuts, tear. rips and holes.
a.
Lay the suit on a clean smooth surface.
b.
Verify encapsulating suit is repairable.
(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 it 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.
c.
Clean and dry the damaged area on both sides with a clean cloth.
NOTE
Use maintenance kit 8415-00-889-3654 or authorized adhesive and patches cut from salvaged material
when repairing encapsulating protective suit.
d.
Buff the damaged area on both sides with the abrasive strip.
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