TM 10-8415-210-13&P
(2)
Inspection.
(a)
Inspection of Snap Fasteners.
1.
Remove coveralls from unit pack (if applicable).
2.
Snap and unsnap all snap fasteners (1) (five per sleeve and three per leg, for a total of 16 fasteners)
twice, to ensure secure closure and free separation.
3.
Mark any fastener that malfunctions, is missing, reversed on assembly, improperly affixed, or is
misshapen with chalk.
4.
Turn coverall inside out.
(b)
Inspection of left and right sleeves (inside).
1.
Inspect for cuts, holes, tears, which extends through the coating exposing the fabric. Inspect for
uncoated areas, pits, blisters, tunnels or delamination of coating. Inspect for protruding lumps or
embedded foreign matter which could be readily abraded from material or easily removed. Inspect
for creases or wrinkles, resulting in adhesion of surface or delamination of coating when corrected by
manual pressure.
2.
Inspect all strapping for looseness or tunnels. Probe any suspected tunnel with probing device.
Ensure strapping completely covers stitching. Ensure continuous length of strapping that covers
each individual seam. Ensure ends of strapping which meet are overlapped.
3.
Inspect sponge pad (2) to ensure that it is cemented securely.
4.
Mark any defects with chalk.
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