(3) If poles should fall over during mission, place them upright and drive into ground.
3-6. POLE DRIVER. Inspect driving surface of pole driver. If it is peened, file off excess material with round file.
3-7. SIGNS. Replace signs as required.
3-8. MAINTENANCE.
a. The HEMMS requires no inspection or maintenance upon receipt.
b. No maintenance is required when HEMMS is in storage. Always store the HEMMS in its chest in a dry area.
c.
Before each use.
(1) When operations are planned involving use of HEMMS, obtain batteries through normal supply channels.
(2) Inspect batteries for corrosion. Do not use corroded batteries. Check date on batteries to determine if it is
fresh.
(3) Unscrew flasher assembly from light case. Insert battery. Screw flasher assembly back onto case. After
inserting battery in each light, check to see that light flashes. If Light flashes abnormally slow (it should flash approximately
88 flashes/minute at 70 F), replace battery with fresh battery.
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