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Figure 4: Rearming simulated oxygen cylinder
3.4.
Repacking
The PBE should be folded in half and placed inside the re-usable pouch with the hook and loop
strip sealed along the top of the pouch to prepare for the next use. If you do not have the re-
usable pouch, you can skip this step.
4.
CARE AND BASIC MAINTENANCE
4.1.
Storage
The PBE should be stored in the re-usable pouch to protect it from damage, as described above. If
you do not have the re-usable pouch, the folded PBE can be placed in a 16” by 20” re-sealable plastic
bag.
4.2.
Cleaning
4.2.1.
Disassembly
1.
Detach the cord from the hood by first removing the actuation clips from the simulated
oxygen simulators.
a.
For the pull ball
configuration, undo the hitch
attaching the cord to the
front of the hood.
b.
For the Essex standard
configuration, undo the two
split rings attaching the cord
to the sides of the hood.
2.
Undo the hook and loop fastener and remove the two simulated O
2
cylinders.
3.
Remove the neck seal by undoing the hook and loop fastener strip used to fasten it in
place.