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4.2.2.
Cleaning and Drying
1.
If any stains, oil, or grease are present, treat the affected area with a concentrated
solution of wash detergent to remove the stain. Thoroughly rinse with water before
cleaning the entire unit.
2.
All components can be cleaned by hand with a solution of mild soap and water, rinsing
thoroughly with water. If necessary, the main body of the hood can be washed in a
standard washing machine on delicate cycle.
3.
Allow components to air dry fully. The main body of the hood can be dried in a dryer on
delicate cycle.
4.2.3.
Reassembly
Once completely dry, the unit can be reassembled.
1.
Reassemble the nose cone on to the smoke hood in the order shown below, with the
yellow voice transmitter boot and the metal voice transmitter on the outside of the
hood, and all other components on the inside (Figure 12). With the voice transmitter
assembled into the yellow rubber boot, insert the threaded end of the voice transmitter
into the opening of the smoke hood.
Figure 12: Nose cone components ordered left to right from outermost to innermost components
2.
Slide the plastic nose cone over the threaded end of the voice transmitter, ensuring the
nose cone is oriented correctly.
3.
Fasten the four snaps holding the nose cone in place.
4.
Insert the rubber nose protector onto the threaded end of the voice transmitter, aligned
with the orientation of the plastic nose cone.
5.
Slide the metal washer onto the threaded end of the voice transmitter and fasten the
black retaining ring.
6.
Hand tighten the retaining ring while firmly holding the base of the plastic nose cone.
7.
Reattach the weighted bag using the two Velcro straps.
8.
Thread the pull cord through the grommet at the bottom of the PBE, tying it to the
weighted bag.
9.
Place the smoke hood upside down with the front (face) pointed towards you. Position
the neck seal over the opening with the
red strip facing up towards you and the hole of
the neck seal nearest the rear of the smoke hood.
The Velcro strip on the neck seal
