TM 5-4220-227-14
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
Paragraph
Page
2-11
General .........................................................................................................................2-16
2-12
Decals and Instruction Plates.........................................................................................2-16
2-13
Startup Procedures .......................................................................................................2-16
2-14
Normal Procedures........................................................................................................2-33
2-15
Shutdown Procedures ...................................................................................................2-43
2-16
Modified Startup Procedures ........................................................................................2-51
2-17
Modified Shutdown Procedures ....................................................................................2-56
2-11. General. This section contains step-by-step instructions for preparing the 3-Person Recompression Chamber for
operation. Figure 2-5 must be used by the operator to ensure that the correct procedures are performed before, during,
and after chamber operation.
2-12. Decals and Instruction Plates. The locations of the operating instructions or caution/warning decals and plates
are illustrated in figures 2-6 through 2-9.
2-13. Startup Procedures. These procedures are required to prepare the chamber for operation (figure 2-10), and must
be performed after a complete shutdown (para. 2-15).
WARNING
These procedures should only begin after the primary and secondary air systems, oxygen banks and
heater/chiller unit are connected to the recompression chamber but not pressurized or activated Failure to
do so may result in damage to the equipment and/or injury or death to personnel.
The operating procedures given are not intended to be used as therapeutic procedures. Treatment of
patients is not within the scope of this manual. The following instructions and procedures are intended
only to show the mechanical operation of the recompression chamber, complete information on operation
is to be provided by the proper authorities.
It is mandatory that these operating procedures be followed in the sequence given. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the equipment and/or injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
Hearing Protection is required when checking air system.
NOTE
The primary air system is used to attain treatment depth and maintain the chamber at the desired flow
rate. The primary air system is used with the secondary air system to rapidly Increase or decrease
chamber air pressure.
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