TM 10-8400-203-23Section II MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES20-4. MATERIALSMaterials used in the repair of the ECWSS and ICWSS will be serviceable materials recovered from similar salvageditems, or new materials as specified in Section Ill. New materials must be requisitioned in accordance with normalsupply procedures.20-5. CLASSIFICATIONIServiceability classification for the Extreme Cold Weather Sleeping System and Intermediate Cold Weather SleepingSystem shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 1.20-6. CLEANING AND LAUNDERINGa. Field Laundry. The Sleeping Bags (ECWSS and ICWSS), Hood and Socks will be laundered using formula II ofFM 10-280. Bivy Cover will be laundered using formula Vlll of FM 10-280.CAUTIONDo not starch, bleach, or dry clean. Discoloration and degrada-tion of infrared protection capacity of the material will result.b. Machine/Hand Laundering. Sleeping Bags, Hood and Socks may be machine laundered using the delicate/gentle fabric cycle or by hand, using cold water (Up to 85° F/30°C) and cold water laundry detergent. Rinse in cleancold water. The Bivy Cover may be washed using the wash & wear/permanent press fabric cycle or by hand, usingwarm water (Up to 90°F/32°C) and formula Vlll of FM 10-280. Rinse thoroughly in clean warm water.CAUTIONDo not use starch or bleach. Discoloration and degradation ofinfrared protection capacity of the material will result.20-10Change 1
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