TM 10-8415-210-13&P
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Subject
Page
Section I
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) .............. 2-1
2-1
INTRODUCTION TO PMCS TABLE ............................................................... 2-1
Section II
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS ............................................... 2-16
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ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE ............................................... 2-16
2-3
LEVELS OF PROTECTION AND APPLICABILITY OF TAP ENSEMBLE
COMPONENTS............................................................................................ 2-16
2-4
DONNING TAP ENSEMBLE FOR LEVEL A ................................................. 2-17
2-5
DONNING TAP ENSEMBLE FOR LEVEL B ................................................. 2-21
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DONNING TAP ENSEMBLE FOR LEVEL C AND D ..................................... 2-23
2-7
DOFFING TAP ENSEMBLE FOR LEVEL A.................................................. 2-24
2-8
DOFFING TAP ENSEMBLE FOR LEVEL B.................................................. 2-27
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DOFFING TAP ENSEMBLE FOR LEVEL C AND D...................................... 2-29
2-10
DECALS AND INSTRUCTION PLATES ....................................................... 2-29
Section III
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS .......................................... 2-30
2-11
WEAR TIME LIMITATIONS.......................................................................... 2-30
2-12
DOFFING THE TAP ENSEMBLE IN A CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENT ........... 2-30
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EMERGENCY DOFFING OF THE TAP ENSEMBLE.................................... 2-30
Section I. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
2-1. INTRODUCTION TO PMCS TABLE. The TAP Ensemble components must be inspected regularly to find, correct
and prevent defects. Record all defects found during the performance of PMCS and the steps taken to correct them on a
DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet, or in accordance with local SOP. Instructions for
reporting/correcting noted deficiencies are contained in DA Pam 738-750.
a.
General. Table 2-1 (PMCS Table) has been provided so you can maintain your equipment in good operating
condition and keep it ready for its primary mission.
b.
Warnings and Cautions. Always observe the WARNINGs and CAUTIONs appearing in your PMCS table.
WARNINGs and CAUTIONs appear before applicable procedures. You must observe these WARNINGs and CAUTIONs
to prevent serious injury to yourself or others and prevent your equipment from being damaged.
c.
Explanation of Table Entries.
(1)
Item No. Column. Numbers in this column are for reference. When completing DA Form 2404
(Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet), include the item number for the check/service indicating a fault.
Item numbers also appear in the order that you must do your checks and services for the intervals listed.
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