PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-669
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 669
AUGUST 2008
54
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S
et your machine dryer to
LOW heat when drying your
generation II extended cold
weather clothing system
(ECWCS) parka in universal
camouflage.
Hotter settings partly melt
the 2-in adhesive buffer tape
along the bottom of the
parka. The sticky tape causes
the parka’s material to stick
together. If you try to pull it
apart, the tape tears.
So set the dryer to LOW, or
hang the parka to air dry.
•
temperature changes
•
rope swelling when it’s wet
•
variations in ropes from different suppliers
A
private Frst class
in Iraq suffered a
concussion in 2007
when he tried to
mount an M2 on an
M1114 by himself.
He did not properly
support the weapon
and it fell on his
head. Yeah,
Ouch!
Use the buddy
system when
moving heavy,
bulky or awkwardly
shaped items.
And, make sure
equipment is secure
so it won’t give you
a massive migraine.
Tents…
It’s a
Cinch
Low Heat to Dry ECWCS Parka
Safety-
What
Weighs
Heavy
on
Your
Mind?
it’s good to clean your parka
to get ready for winter. but you
have to set the dryer to
low!
some things need
to be tied down
tight, such as
tents, loose gear,
cargo nets, tarps,
and vehicle and
trailer covers.
to cinch ‘em
snug, you don’t
need a talent
for tying knots.
all you need are some rope
locks, nsn 4030-01-4
77
-0524.
the nsn brings a package
of 12 molded locks.
each rope
lock can
hold a
5
/
16-in
polypro-
pylene or
nylon cinch
rope
in place.
it clamps
tight and
doesn’t need
constant
adjustments
after it’s
secured or
fastened.
the rope lock
comes with a three-
position locking
lever that adapts to
slight changes in the
size of the rope.
those size
changes
could be
caused by…
Rope locks clamp tight
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