TM 5-4210-201-12
Section II. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
3-3. General
Repairs will be accomplished only by qualified personnel.
Responsibility for submission of life preservers for periodic inspection
and tests, whenever in use, rests with the individual to whom the
preserver is assigned.
WARNING
Condemn life preservers if any
doubt of their serviceability exists.
3-4. Inspection and Replacement
Inspect the container for rips, tears, broken thread, damaged
hardware, worn or torn straps, and oil or grease.
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