Item: Shelter, Fire, M-2002

A. Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

1. DO NOT OPEN POLYVINYL BAG FOR INSPECTION.

2. Inspect polyvinyl bag for cuts, puncture, torn seams, if the bag has any that may affect the integrity of the bag of the shelter, remove shelter from service (see #6 below).

3. Inspect that the red quick-opening tear strip is unbroken and it is sealed to the bag the entire length, pull rings should be unbroken, if not, remove shelter from service (see #6 below).

4. Look through bag at shelter for tears along seams. If any tears are evident, or if sufficient gray discoloration of the interior of the polyvinyl bag to obscure interior inspection, remove shelter from service and use for training or discard.

5. If there is any doubt about the condition of the shelter or polyvinyl bag, REMOVE FROM SERVICE.

6. Due to the high cost of these shelters, rather than discard shelter that shows damage to the polyvinyl bag but not to the shelter itself, it is recommended that these shelters be stored until sufficient shelters are available for rebagging to be economical.

B. Tests

None.

C. Refurbishing Procedures

None. Any damage to the Fire Shelter renders it unusable and it cannot be refurbished, however, damage to the polyvinyl bag may allow the shelter to be rebagged.

D. Retesting Criteria

None.

E. Cleaning Procedures

1. Clean polyvinyl bag with damp cloth.

F. Repackaging

If not part of the Fire Shelter, Complete, M-2002, pack 10 fire shelters in a commercial carton, Style RSC, Type CF, class domestic, grade 275, sized to fit.

G. Storage and Shelf Life Checks

None.