TM 10-8415-208-12
3-6.
ENCAPSULATING PROTECTIVE SUIT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. (CONT)
NOTE
The encapsulating protective suit shall be pressure tested before initial wear, monthly and when damage is
suspected due to a visual inspection.
a.
Open pressure test kit (1) and remove quick connect fitting (2), male connector (3), plugs (4) and test kit adaptor
with hoses (5).
b.
Apply anti-seize tape to the threads of air supply line (6) and attach quick connect fitting (2). Tighten using
two wrenches.
c.
Apply anti-seize tape to the threads of male connector (3) and attach it to pressure test kit (1) air inlet (7).
Tighten using a wrench.
d.
Ensure pressure test valve (8) is closed by turning it clockwise.
NOTE
The external back take-up straps should be disconnected.
e.
Lay encapsulating protective suit (9) flat on a clean smooth surface.
NOTE
It may be necessary to unsnap the internal hood flap to gain access to the exhalation valve.
f.
From inside suit (9), remove connector nut (10) from exhalation valve (11) located in the head area of suit (9).
g.
Remove preformed packing (12) from exhalation valve (11).
h.
From outside of suit (9), carefully pull exhalation valve (11) and preformed packing (13) out of suit (9) opening.
i.
Remove connector nut (14) and preformed packing (15) from test kit adaptor with hoses (5).
j.
From outside of suit (9), carefully push test kit adaptor with hoses (5) and preformed packing (16) into suit (9)
opening.
k.
From inside suit (9), work preformed packing (15) onto test kit adaptor with hoses (5).
I.
Screw connector nut (14), with the bevelled side out, onto test kit adaptor with hoses (5).
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