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S6220-EN-MMO-010 APPENDIX A OPERATIONAL CHECKLISTS A.1 I N T R O D U C T I O N . The checklists provided in this Appendix should be completed while performing the same procedures in Chapter 2, Operating Procedures. Copy and complete the checklists as needed. A.2 C H E C K L I S T S P R O V I D E D . The following checklists are provided in this Appendix: Table A-1 - Visual Inspection Checklist Table A-2 - Donning Checklist Table A-3 - Go-on Air Checklist Table A-4 - Doffing Checklist Table A-5 - Cylinder Assembly Removal and Replacement Checklist Table A-6 – Emergency Operation Checklist. A-1

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APPENDIX AOPERATIONAL CHECKLISTS

A.1 INTRODUCTION.The checklists provided in this Appendix should be completed while performing the same procedures inChapter 2, Operating Procedures. Copy and complete the checklists as needed.A.2 CHECKLISTS PROVIDED.The following checklists are provided in this Appendix:

• Table A-1 - Visual Inspection Checklist• Table A-2 - Donning Checklist• Table A-3 - Go-on Air Checklist• Table A-4 - Doffing Checklist• Table A-5 - Cylinder Assembly Removal and Replacement Checklist• Table A-6 – Emergency Operation Checklist.

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FOR DETAILED PROCEDURES, REFER TO PARAGRAPH 2.3.1.1

Table A-1. Visual Inspection Checklist

PREPARER’S NAME: DATE:

WARNING

Damaged cylinder assemblies may suddenly leak or rupture if left charged with compressed air. Failureto inspect for damage and to depressurize damaged cylinder assemblies may result in serious personalinjury or death.If any worn, broken, frayed, or damaged components are found, remove SCBA from service and tag forrepair. Failure to identify and remove defective SCBA from service may result in serious personal injury.

a. Inspect backframe and harness assembly and facepiece for obvious damage.b. Visually inspect cylinder assembly for physical damage such as dents, gouges, abrasions, cuts, loosefibers, etc. IAW inspection procedures in Appendix C.c. If damage is found, remove component from service and tag for repair. If applicable, depressurizeIAW paragraph 1.9.1.d. Ensure minimum 4,000 psig reading on dual-reading pressure indicatorOR

If reading is below 4,000 psig, replenish air IAW paragraph 2.3.2.

e. Ensure hanger plate is firmly secured by locking tab and cylinder band clamp is tightened toproperly secure installed cylinder assembly.

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FOR DETAILED PROCEDURES, REFER TO PARAGRAPH 2.3.1.2

Table A-2. Donning Checklist

PREPARER’S NAME: DATE:

WARNING

Ensure immediate location provides adequate space to safely don SCBA without causing equipmentdamage or serious personal injury.

NOTE

Do not attach anything to the shoulder strap spring-action buckles. Side straps could loosen during useof the SCBA.(1) Coat-Style Method: (2) Over-the-Head Method:

(a). Position backframe andharness assembly with cylindervalve on deck, cylinder assemblyfacing user, and fully extendedside straps facing away.

(a). Position backframe and harnessassembly with cylinder valve facing up,cylinder assembly away from user, andfully extended side straps facing away.

(b). Grasp shoulder straps. (b). While on one knee, grasp sides ofbackframe.

(c). Swing backframe andharness assembly over and ontoback, sliding shoulder strap overarm. Extend both arms throughshoulder straps.

(c). Lift backframe and harness assemblyup and over head, making sure elbowsextend through loop formed by shoulderstraps.

(d). Lean forward and pull downon both side straps to tighten.

(d). Pull down on side straps to tighten.Stand up.

(e). Ensure low-pressure hose isnot behind waist adjustment strapand secure quick-release buckle.

(e). Ensure low-pressure hose is notbehind waist adjustment strap and securequick-release buckle.

(f). Simultaneously pull waistadjustment straps forward andoutward to tighten.

(f). Simultaneously pull waist adjustmentstraps forward and outward to tighten.

(g). Readjust side straps toensure most of SCBA weight ison hips.

(g). Readjust side straps to ensure most ofSCBA weight is on hips.

(h). Lift hands straight up toensure comfortable fit and properadjustment.

OR

(h). Lift hands straight up to ensurecomfortable fit and proper adjustment.

b. Ensure air saver switch on mask-mounted regulator is fully depressed and purge valve is rotated fullyclockwise (CW) until closed.

WARNING

Using an SCBA with cylinder valve partially opened may cause a reduction or sudden complete loss ofair supply, resulting in serious personal injury or death.

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c. Open cylinder valve by slowly turning handwheel fully away from user, then back off 1/4 turn.

WARNING

If Vibralert® does not actuate or HUD (if attached) does not initialize as described, remove SCBA fromservice and tag for repair to prevent serious personal injury or death from using defective SCBA.

d. The Vibralert® shall actuate then stop. The HUD (if attached), shall initialize with all four LEDsilluminated for approximately 20 seconds then display cylinder air pressure as a percentage of airremaining.e. Ensure remote pressure indicator reading is greater than 0 psig. If 0 psig, replace cylinder assemblyIAW paragraph 2.3.2.2.

f. Extend head harness straps. Ensure head harness straps are not twisted and will lay flat against head.

NOTE

Before donning facepiece, ensure voice amplifier is attached to facepiece.SCBA facepiece without voice amplifier attached shall be considered to be in a degraded condition.

g. To don facepiece, place chin in chin pocket and pull head harness straps over head.h. Simultaneously tighten the neck straps by pulling the two lower strap ends straight back towards therear of the head.i. Stroke the head harness down the back of the head using one or both hands. Retighten neck straps.

NOTE

Use caution when pulling temple straps as overtightening may cause discomfort.j. Simultaneously adjust the temple straps by pulling the two upper strap ends straight back towards therear of the head.k. Feel crown of head with one hand to ensure proper head harness strap placement. Readjust templeand neck straps as necessary until a comfortable fit and proper placement are achieved. SCBA is now inplace and facepiece donned without mask-mounted regulator installed.

NOTE

Applying excessive pressure with hand may cause false seal.Perform a seal check by placing palm of hand over adapter port on facepiece.

NOTE

Ensure correct size of facepiece is being used before repeating procedures if facepiece does not sealproperly.

m. Inhale and hold breath for a second so facepiece can seal to face. If facepiece does not seal toface, repeat steps f. through l.n. Turn on voice amplifier and check for operation.o. Don protective head gear and properly position and close any required protective clothing such asturn-out gear. The SCBA is now in standby condition but not in operational use.

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FOR DETAILED PROCEDURES, REFER TO PARAGRAPH 2.3.1.3

Table A-3. Go-On Air Checklist

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a. Remove mask-mounted regulator from regulator holder.b. From user’s perspective, orient purge valve at 12 o’clock and rotate air saver switch to 3 o’clock;insert mask-mounted regulator into adapter port and rotate counterclockwise (CCW) 1/4 turn untillatch mechanism engages.c. Attempt to rotate mask-mounted regulator to ensure latch mechanism is engaged.

NOTE

If air is not supplied on first inhalation, ensure cylinder valve is fully open and remote pressure indicatorindicates air pressure in cylinder.

d. Inhale sharply to release air saver switch and start airflow.

NOTE

If free flow of air is experienced, readjust temple and neck straps of head harness.e. Breathe normally.

WARNING

Should the bell alarm, Vibralert®, or HUD activate during operational use, immediately leave arearequiring SCBA protection to prevent serious personal injury or death from loss of oxygen.

f. Proceed with use of SCBA.

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FOR DETAILED PROCEDURES, REFER TO PARAGRAPHS 2.3.1.4 and 2.3.1.5.

Table A-4. Doffing Checklist

PREPARER’S NAME: DATE:

Go Off Air Proceduresa. Depress air saver switch until click is heard, then release.b. Pull out on latch mechanism and rotate mask-mounted regulator 1/4 CW and remove from adapterport.c. Stow mask-mounted regulator in regulator holder to return to standby condition.

Doffing Procedures

WARNING

Doffing the SCBA must be performed only when the user is in a safe environment that does not requireSCBA protection.

a. Perform Go Off Air Procedures.

b. Fully close cylinder valve by rotating handwheel towards user.

c. Fully open purge valve by rotating CCW to bleed residual air from SCBA.

d. When airflow stops, close purge valve by rotating CW.

NOTE

When removing facepiece, the user may find it more comfortable to first relieve tension on the templestraps by loosening buckles.

e. Lift each buckle on temple and neck straps and remove facepiece from head.

f. Depress waist strap spring-action buckles and fully extend waist adjustment straps.

g. Unbuckle quick-release buckle.

h. Depress shoulder strap spring-action buckle and fully extend side straps.

CAUTION

Ensure positive control is maintained during removal of SCBA to prevent equipment damage.i. Maintain firm grip on shoulder straps while removing SCBA.

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FOR DETAILED PROCEDURES, REFER TO PARAGRAPH 2.3.2.2.

Table A-5. Cylinder Assembly Removal and Replacement Checklist

PREPARER’S NAME: DATE:

Removal Procedures

WARNING

To prevent serious personal injury or death, cylinder assembly is to be removed only when the user is ina safe environment that does not require SCBA protection.

a. Fully close cylinder valve. by rotating handwheel toward user if SCBA is donned, or CW if SCBAhas been doffed.b. Fully open purge valve on mask-mounted regulator by rotating CCW to bleed residual air fromSCBA.c. When airflow stops, close purge valve by rotating CCW.

d. Check remote pressure indicator for indication of no air pressure.

WARNING

Leakage of high-pressure air could cause equipment damage and serious personal injury or death.e. Rotate hand coupling to remove high-pressure hose assembly or RIC UAC assembly from cylindervalve.f. Unsnap and pull up on over-center latch mechanism to release cylinder band clamp.

WARNING

To prevent serious personal injury or death, do not grab handwheel instead of cylinder valve to removecylinder from backframe and harness assembly.

g. With one hand, grab cylinder valve and press on locking tab with the other hand.h. Push up on cylinder assembly approximately 1 inch until hanger plate disengages from backframehook and then pull cylinder assembly down and out of backframe and harness assembly.

Replacement Procedures

WARNING

Never use a cylinder assembly having a damaged cylinder valve or a cylinder valve with damaged threads.Leakage may occur, which could cause loss of breathing air or a sudden release of high-pressure air,resulting in serious personal injury or death.

a. Conduct visual inspection of cylinder assembly IAW Appendix C.

b. Ensure dual-reading pressure indicator indicates a minimum pressure of 4,000 psig.

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Table A-5. Cylinder Assembly Removal and Replacement Checklist - Continued.c. Position cylinder band clamp on bail for different-sized cylinder assemblies as follows:1. Top position for 45-minute fiberglass cylinder2. Middle position for 45-minute carbon-fiber cylinder3. Inner position for either type 30-minute cylinder.

d. Guide dome end of cylinder assembly upward through cylinder band clamp.e. Turn cylinder assembly so hanger plate points toward backframe and aligns with center ofbackframe hook in bottom of backframe.f. Push cylinder assembly down until backframe hook engages with hangar plate.

NOTE

Do not force over-center latch mechanism. Adjust cylinder band clamp for a snug fit by turning cylinderadjustment handwheel.

g. Adjust cylinder band clamp to compensate for small variations in cylinder size if necessary.

h. Push down on over-center latch mechanism until locked firmly in place and snap.

NOTE

Slide pressure reducer within mounting plate to assist in aligning the hand coupling to the cylinder valve.i. Connect, but do not tighten, hand-coupling to cylinder valve.

CAUTION

Do not use a wrench to tighten hand-coupling to cylinder valve. Overtightening may damage handcoupling and cylinder valve.

j. Hand-tighten coupling by turning CW until seated.

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FOR DETAILED PROCEDURES, REFER TO PARAGRAPH 2.3.3.

Table A-6. Emergency Operation Procedures Checklist

PREPARER’S NAME: DATE:

a. Should the Vibralert®, bell alarm, or HUD activate during operational use, even if air supply has notbeen depleted to approximately 1,125 psig (25% of full capacity, leave hazardous area at once.b. Should air supply be partially cut off during operational use, fully open purge valve by rotatingCCW (pointer on knob downward), ensure cylinder valve is fully opened (turned fully away fromuser) and leave hazardous area at once.c. Should air supply begin to flow freely into facepiece during use, leave hazardous area at once.d. Should a total and irreversible loss of SCBA protection or an airflow blockage occur, leavehazardous area at once.e. Once in a safe operating environment not requiring SCBA protection, bleed system, doff SCBAIAW paragraph 2.3.1.5, and tag for repair.

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APPENDIX BDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CYLINDER SPECIAL PERMITS

B.1 INTRODUCTION.This appendix provides a list of the Department of Transportation (DOT) cylinder special permits.B.2 SPECIAL PERMITS.Fiberglass Cylinder Assembly Carbon-Fiber Cylinder AssemblySP07277 SP10915SP08059 SP10945SP09634

B.3 SPECIAL PERMITS INFORMATION UPDATES.To get the most recent, updated information regarding DOT special permits, visithttp://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/sp-a/special-permits/search on the Web. This link is current asof the publication date of this technical manual.

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APPENDIX CSCBA CYLINDER INSPECTION GUIDE

C.1 INTRODUCTION.The purpose of this inspection guide is to supplement, not replace, the inspection proceduresrecommended by the cylinder manufacturers. It is limited to a discussion of the outside wall of thecylinder. Refer to the cylinder manufacturer’s instructions for inspection of cylinder neck, threads, andthe interior. If questions arise regarding this document or regarding a cylinder’s condition, refer to thecylinder manufacturer’s instructions or contact Scott® Health and Safety at (800) 217-7257.C.2 CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE CYLINDERS.

WARNING

Do not refill any cylinder that is damaged. Damaged cylinders may suddenly leakor rupture if charged with compressed air. Failure to carefully inspect for damagefollowing these and the manufacturer’s instructions, and to empty the air fromdamaged cylinders and remove them from service may result in injury or death.

C.2.1 Cylinder Construction. The actual construction for the carbon fiber cylinder is an aluminum liner(to hold the air) inside a carbon fiber layer for strength with fiberglass over-wrap for abrasion resistance.See Figure C-1.

Figure C-1. Carbon Fiber Cylinder Construction.

C.2.2 Cylinder Inspection.Cylinder damage or defects are categorized in three levels, identified as Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3. Theselevels and the actions taken when a cylinder is observed to have damage, are discussed below.C.2.2.1 Level 1 Damage/Defects.Level 1 damage or defects are identified by scratches or minor damage to the outer coating of the cylinder,the gel coat. The cylinder may also exhibit a slight discoloration of the outer coating, particularly if thecylinder has been exposed to intense heat, such as in a fire. Typically, the discoloration will be amberor light brown in color. The level of damage or defect does not require the cylinder to be removed fromservice. Slight discoloration of the outer coating does not require removal of the cylinder from serviceunless the labeling of the cylinder in the gel coat has also turned brown or black, or the labels on thesurface of the gel coat are slightly charred. Then the cylinder should be classified as Level 2. Areas of acylinder exhibiting Level 1 damage are to be monitored for possible additional damage. Figure C-2 showsa cylinder with scratches in its gel coat.

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Figure C-2. Level 1 Damage/Defect (Typical).

C.2.2.2 Level 2 Damage/Defects.Level 2 damage or defect of the cylinder constitutes damage beyond Level 1, affecting the fiberglasscomposite of the cylinder. This damage will expose the fiberglass composite layer and may further exhibitfraying of the exposed fiberglass composite. See Figure C-3 through Figure C-5 for an example of Level2 damage. Cylinders exhibiting Level 2 damage should be removed from service and forwarded to a U.S.Department of Transportation (DOT) authorized hydrostatic testing facility for further inspection or repair.A listing of the USDOT authorized hydrotesting facilities can be found on their web site:http://hazmat.dot.gov/sp_app/approvals/hydro/hydro_retesters.htm

Figure C-3. Level 2 Damage - Penetration of Gel Coat.

Figure C-3 shows Level 2 damage on a side wall of a cylinder, highlighted by the circle.

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Figure C-4. Level 2 Damage - Penetration of Gel Coat Magnified.

Figure C-4 shows a magnified view of the highlighted area in Figure C-3. Note the degree of penetrationin the gel coat in Figure C-4.

Figure C-5. Level 2 Damage - Penetration of Gel Coat.

Figure C-5 shows a side view of the gel coat penetration. Note the fiber breakage.C.2.2.3 Level 3 Damage/Defects.Level 3 damage/defect is typified by exposure of the black carbon composite layer. Level 3 damage can alsobe identified as severe discoloration of the cylinder with the labeling bubbled and charred due to exposureto high heat. See Figure C-6 and Figure C-7. Frosting of the gel coat or visible breakage of the fibers asseen through the gel coat may mean the cylinder is bent, dented or bulging. This can generally be verifiedby rolling the cylinder along a hard flat surface and carefully examining the contact between the cylinderand the surface. Bent, dented, or bulging cylinders should be classified as Level 3 damage/defect. Signs ofcorrosion or other form of chemical attack can be evidenced by changes in color or surface (i.e. bubbling,or “melting/dissolving”) or the deposition of a foreign substance. These cylinders should be classified as

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Level 3 Damage/Defect. Cylinders exhibiting Level 3 damage should be depressurized of air and removedfrom service.

Figure C-6. Level 3 Damage/Defect - Carbon Composite Layer Exposed.

Figure C-7. Level 3 Damage/Defect - Close-up of Exposed Carbon Composite Layer.

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C.3 FIBERGLASS COMPOSITE CYLINDERS.

WARNING

Do not refill any cylinder that is damaged. Damaged cylinders may suddenly leakor rupture if charged with compressed air. Failure to carefully inspect for damagefollowing these and the manufacturer’s instructions, and to empty the air fromdamaged cylinders and remove them from service may result in injury or death.

C.3.1 Cylinder Construction.Fiberglass Composite cylinders consist simply of an aluminum liner (to hold the air) covered by a fiberglasslayer for strength. The fiberglass layer is painted with a clear coat gel. Figure C-8 shows a cutaway of afiberglass cylinder showing the two layers.

Figure C-8. Fiberglass Cylinder Construction.

C.3.2 Cylinder Inspection.Cylinder damage or defects are categorized in three levels identified as Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.These levels of damage are described in further detail in the paragraphs below.C.3.2.1 Level 1 Damage/Defects.Level 1 damage or defects are identified by scratches or damage to the outer coating of the cylinder. Thecylinder may also exhibit a slight discoloration of the outer coating. This level defect does not requirethe cylinder to be removed from service. Slight discoloration of the outer coating also does not requireremoval of the cylinder from service unless the labeling of the cylinder has also turned black or brown, orthe labels are slightly charred. See Figure C-9. Areas of the cylinder exhibiting Level 1 damage are to bemonitored for possible additional damage.

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Figure C-9. Level 1 Damage/Defect - Scratches in Outer Coating of Cylinder.

C.3.2.2 Level 2 Damage/Defects.Level 2 damage or defect of the cylinder constitutes damage beyond Level 1, affecting the fiberglasscomposite of the cylinder. This damage will expose the fiberglass composite layer ad may further exhibitfraying of the exposed fiberglass composite. See Figure C-10. Cylinders exhibiting Level 2 damageshould be removed from service and forwarded to a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) authorizedhydrostatic testing facility for further inspection and repair.

Figure C-10. Level 2 Damage/Defect.

C.3.2.3 Level 3 Damage/Defects.Level 3 damage/defect is typified by exposure of the black carbon composite layer. Level 3 damage canalso be identified as severe discoloration of the cylinder with the labeling bubbled and charred due toexposure to high heat. See Figure C-11. Frosting of the gel coat or visible breakage of the fibers as seenthrough the gel coat may mean the cylinder is bent, dented or bulging. This can generally be verified byrolling the cylinder along a hard flat surface and carefully examining the contact between the cylinder andthe surface. Bent, dented, or bulging cylinders should be classified as Level 3 damage/defect. Signs ofcorrosion or other form of chemical attack can be evidenced by changes in color or surface (i.e. bubbling,or “melting/dissolving”) or the deposition of a foreign substance. These cylinders should be classified asLevel 3 Damage/Defect. Cylinders exhibiting Level 3 damage should be depressurized of air and removedfrom service.

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Figure C-11. Level 3 Damage/Defect.

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APPENDIX DHYDROSTATIC TEST DATE DETERMINATION

D.1 HYDROSTATIC TEST DATE DETERMINATION.a. Check for latest hydrostatic test date (1, Figure D-1) label. If no label is affixed as shown, verify

the original hydrostatic test date (2) is current.

Figure D-1. Hydrostatic Test Dates.

b. Ensure identified hydrostatic test date is current based on the following criteria:(1) within 3 years for fiberglass-wrapped cylinders,

OR(2) within 5 years for carbon-fiber wrapped cylinders.

c. If not current, remove from service and tag for hydrostatic testing.d. A list of hydrostatic retesters is available at :

http:\\hazmat.dot.gov/files/approvals/hydro/hydro_restesters.htm.

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APPENDIX ECYLINDER LADDER BAIL REPLACEMENT

E.1 PURPOSE.This appendix provides the procedure to upgrade SCBA backframe assemblies to accommodate45-minute carbon fiber cylinders.E.2 SCOPE.Users of SCBA with fiberglass (yellow) cylinders may have compatibility issues should the Commandacquire 45-minute carbon fiber cylinders to replace damaged or misplaced fiberglass cylinders. Thediameter of the 45-minute carbon fiber cylinder is significantly smaller than a 45-minute fiberglasscylinder, which forced the manufacturer to make a production change to add an extra bail position. Thisextra bail position will secure the 45-minute carbon fiber cylinder in the backpack. SCBA configuration 1and some configuration 2 backpacks pre-date this production change and therefore lack the 45-minutecarbon fiber cylinder bail position. The current ladder bail configuration is shown in Figure E-1.

SCOTT

45 MINUTE, FIBERGLASS

45 MINUTE, CARBON FIBER

30 MINUTE, BOTH TYPES

4.5

Figure E-1. Cylinder Ladder Bail Positions.

Commands with fiberglass cylinders must ensure their SCBA are equipped with this ladder bail. If not,they should order replacement bails for all their SCBA before purchasing replacement carbon-fibercylinders. This ladder bail may be purchased from Scott from the General Services Administrationschedule.Nomenclature: Wire Form Ladder BailP/N: 10010198Cost: $7.97 each. There is a minimum order requirement of $100.E.3 CYLINDER LADDER BAIL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.

Tools Required• Needle-nose pliersa. To replace ladder bail, first remove cylinder band from ladder bail.b. Using needle-nose pliers, bend open the ends of the ladder bail that wrap around the wire frame.

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c. Install new ladder bail by bending the loops around the wire frame. There should be a maximumgap of 0.12 inches from closing as shown in Figure E-2. Ensure the bail rotates freely on thewire frame.

Figure E-2. Ladder Bail Installation.

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Ref: NAVSEAINST 4160.3A NAVSEA S0005-AA-GYD-030/TMMP

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