Operation in Sea Spray or Salt Air

TM 32-5895-206-10

insulation may become brittle in extreme cold. Battery life may

be short or new batteries may seem weak when cold. Spare

batteries and the headset may be kept warm and ready for

operation by carrying them under the operator's outer clothing.

When possible, keep the equipment operating to help keep it

warm. When cold equipment is exposed to warmer moist air,

moisture will condense or freeze on and in the equipment. Dry

the equipment completely. If shelter is required, see the

instructions below.

d. Operation in Sea Spray or Salt Air. If transport or

operation in salt air or sea spray are expected, be sure the finish

and seals on the equipment are in excellent condition. As soon

as possible after operation in sea spray or salt air, submit the

equipment for organizational preventive maintenance. If the

equipment must be used near salt water, avoid exposure to

spray. Avoid opening the equipment or letting salt or spray enter

the equipment. Avoid exposure of cassettes, batteries, and

connectors to salt air and sea spray. Keep the equipment

covered whenever possible.

Shelter which satisfies the

instructions below may be used. Clean and dry the equipment

after operation. (A cloth dampened with fresh water is the best

way to remove salt.) Remove the equipment from the packboard

when cleaning to avoid leaving salt between the equipment and

packboard. Clean and dry the antenna pedestal completely

during

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