PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-704
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 704
JULY 2011
Cleaning
51
PS 704
JUL 11
Keep
plenty
of hook
fastener
tape on
hand
It’s also a good idea to order
hook
fastener tape (hook disks),
NSN 8470-01-
506-6742. They hold the pads in place. The
disks have adhesive backing that sticks to
the inside of theACH’s shell. The outer side
of the disks is made of hook fastener. The
pads are covered with loop fabric on one
side, and they cling to the hook fastener.
The NSN brings a roll of 500 disks.
For more repair part NSNs, check out the TM online :
Cleaning the Chin Strap and Suspension Pads
To clean the
chin strap
and
suspension pads,
you need cold water, a cloth or soft
bristle brush and some mild laundry detergent.
Extra Suspension Pads
Even though your local CIF can give you replacement suspension pads, it’s still a
good idea to pack extra pads when you go to the ±eld.
Suspension pads come in two sizes:
3
/
4
-in thick (also known as size 6), and 1-in
thick (also known as size 8).
You can order size 6 pads individually or in sets of seven. A set includes one
circular crown pad, two trapezoidal pads and four oblong/oval pads.
You can order size 8 pads individually but not in sets. Also, the crown pad is not
available in size 8. You must order it in size 6.
Cleaning the Nape Pad
Soft Ballistic Insert:
For more on cleaning, see WP 0018 in the TM.
Cloth carrier:
Quantity
Size 6 Suspension Pads
Description
Set
Circular Crown
Trapezoidal
Oblong/oval
1
1
1
1
NSN 8470-01-546-
9420
9415
9407
9356
Quantity
Size 8 Suspension Pads
Description
Trapezoidal
Oblong/oval
2
2
NSN 8470-01-547-
2795
2802
•
Remove the chin strap webbing from the
hardware.Remove the suspension pads from the
inside of the helmet shell.
•
Machine wash the chin strap and pads in the
gentle cycle with cold water and mild detergent.
•
You can also scrub them by hand with cold
water and detergent. If you like, let them soak
for 10 or 15 minutes before washing. Regular
washing gets rid of the salt and oil and helps
prevent pad odor. It also makes the chin strap
more comfortable to wear and easier to adjust.
•
Rinse them thoroughly with clean water and
let them air dry. Do not machine dry. You could
shrink the fabric or damage the pads.
•
While you’re at it, clean dirt and debris from the
hook disks on the inside of the ACH’s shell. A
small nail brush or toothbrush works best. Dirt-
free hooks and loops keep the pads sticking.
•
Not only do pads wear out, they also flatten out with
constant use. Eventually they don’t offer the degree
of padding and protection they should.
•
ou wear your helmet constantly. If you have only one
set of pads, there’s little chance for them to dry out.
•
In the field you may not have the opportunity to
wash them.
•
Remove the insert
from the cloth
carrier. Wipe it with
a moistened sponge
or cloth.
•
Never dunk the insert
in water. That can
damage the layers
of ballistic protective
fibers inside. And
never machine wash
or dry clean it.
•
Air dry the insert
indoors or in shade.
Do not machine dry.
•
Remove the insert from
the cloth carrier. Hand
wash the carrier in cold
or lukewarm water with
mild soap or laundry
detergent.
•
Never machine wash. It
causes too much wear
and tear on the fabric.
•
After washing, rinse it
in clean, warm water.
•
Hang the carrier to air
dry, either indoors or
in the shade. Do not
machine dry.
here’s
why…
FOLLOW
THeSE
STEPs…
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