TM 3-4240-280-10
TM 3-4240-280-10
TM 3-4240-280-10
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2-<strong>10</strong>. CHECKING YOUR FACEPIECE FOR LEAKS (CONT).<br />
NOTE<br />
Leaks around the edge of your facepiece are usually caused by improper fit or wrong<br />
size. You may find a leak by feeling incoming air on your face, or you may feel a bulge at<br />
the edge of your facepiece with your finger, or a buddy may see a bulge.<br />
d. If facepiece (6) does not collapse and remain so, locate the leak<br />
e. After the leak has been located, tighten the appropriate straps to stop the leak.<br />
(1) To stop leaks at forehead, tighten temple straps (7).<br />
(2) To stop leaks at temple, ttghten forehead straps (8) and temple straps (7).<br />
(3) To stop leaks at cheek, lift the head harness higher on your head and tighten<br />
forehead straps (8),<br />
(4) To stop leaks at throat or under chin, lift mask higher on face and seat the chin<br />
firmly. Tightening cheek straps (9) may also help.<br />
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