ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM
TO BE
PROCEDURES
CHECK FOR AND HAVE
REPAIRED OR ADJUSTED
EQUIPMENT
IS NOT READY
NO.
B D A
D W M Q S
A
INSPECTED
AS NECESSARY
AVAILABLE IF
TM 55-1930-209-14&P-17
Table C-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services ;or Workboat, Lifesaving,
and Firefighting Systems (Continued)
B - Before
D - Daily
Q - Quarterly
D - During
W - Weekly
S - Semiannually
A - After
M - Monthly
A - Annually
c.
Check marker light batteries. Replace or
Marker light bat-
recharge as necessary.
teries not
charged or
or missing.
3
Life Vests
CAUTION
Keep life vests away from lubricants and
fuels. If splashed with oil, lubricants, or fuel
oil, wipe off immediately. Then wash clean
with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly.
Never store wet life vests or other lifesaving
items in a closed storage container. Hang in
a well-ventilated space until completely dry.
When dry, brush life vests and inspect other
items for damage or wear before returning
lifesaving equipment to its authorized
stowage point.
a. Check that life vests are clean and free of
oil, lubricants, or fuel oil. Clean with
soapy water, rinse and dry as necessary.
b. Ensure that clean and dry life vests are
stored in a clean, dry stowage area.
FIREFIGHTING
SYSTEM
WARNING
Monobromotrifluoromethane liquid or gas
can cause
DEATH
Or serious injury if personnel fail to observe
safety precautions.
·
Inhalation of monobromotrifluoromethane
gas (Halon 1301) at concentrations of 5%
to 6% for more than 4 or 5 minutes may
result in serious cardiac or central
nervous system effects.
·
Liquid Halon 1301 (including the spray in
the immediate vicinity of discharge) may
freeze the skin (frostbite) on contact.
Wear protective clothing and eye protec-
tion to avoid such contact.. In the event of
frostbite, warm the affected area quickly
to body temperature. Immerse hands in
warm water or place hands in armpits.
Get medical attention promptly.
C-16
