TM 5-4220-227-14a. The recompression chamber is equipped with four lifting eyes located along top centerline. The chamber may belifted by using two, either the inner or the outer, pair, of the lifting eyes. The chamber may also be moved with a forkliftusing the channels in the skid base. The estimated total weight of the unit is 3000 lbs. Care must be taken not to drop,dent, or puncture the chamber shell.WARNINGShould the shell of the 3-Person Recompression Chamber be damaged, it shall be repaired and recertifiedin accordance with ASME and National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors requirements.b. The 3-Person Recompression Chamber is an enclosed area into which personnel must enter and remain for theduration of their recompression treatment. It is therefore mandatory that the chamber (inside and out) be maintainedhygienically clean and uncluttered. Care must be taken to clean the chamber compartments on a regularly scheduledbasis. See chapter 4, Section VI, for Unit Level Cleaning Procedures for Air and Oxygen Systems.WARNINGIn an enclosed compartment from which personnel cannot readily escape, fire is an ever present danger.In a pressurized, oxygen enhanced atmosphere, a spark from any source could cause rapid burning and/oran explosion. It is therefore mandatory that no spark producing device (matches, cigarette lighters, etc.)be taken into the chambers. Do not allow such items as metal helmets, boot or shoe cleats, or other metalobjects to be worn or taken inside the chamber.Take all possible precaution to prevent static electric build up. Ensure that the chamber is electricallygrounded. Ensure that the external electrical power source connected to the Chamber GFI is electricallygrounded. Ensure that the external electrical power supplies, both 220 and 110 VAC, for the heater/chillermodule have proper electrical grounds. Ensure that the heater/chiller unit, carbon dioxide scrubber unit,temperature probe, and folding bunk in the I/L are electrically grounded.c. While every effort is taken to make the personnel under treatment inside the chamber comfortable, such personalitems as battery operated radios, shaving devices, etc., will not be taken inside.1-9
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