TM 10-8400-203-23 (2) Any   vest   exceeding   the   dry   weight   criteria   above   for   the   applicable   size   shall   be   returned   for replacement of vinyl casing and drying of ballistic insert or possibly for correction of size designation. It is recommended that an appropriate in process examination be established to check on possible ballistic inserts prior to incorporation of the outer shells which will minimize possible rejections of the complete item. All weighings shall be determined to the nearest 1 ounce (28.35 g). Water  absorption  test.  The  vests  which  have  satisfactorily  passed  the  test  for  dry  weight  shall  be arranged in lots of fifty or less vests. Select one of the completed vests and weigh it accurately to the nearest  1  ounce  (28.35  g).  Record  this  weight.  The  vest  with  front  closure  completely  closed  shall then be totally immersed in water 11-to 7-inches (27.94 to 17.78 cm) deep at a temperature of 70 ± 10°F. (21. 1 ± 5.5°C) for 30 minutes. The test vest shall not be folded unless material such as netting is interlaid between folds which will permit free entry of water to all surfaces of the test vest. At the end of the immersion period, remove vest, open front fasteners, and hang vest loosly so as to permit free air circulation. Allow the vest to drain until dry for 24- to 48-hours, depending on climatic conditions. At the end of this time check to make sure vest is dry and reweigh the vest. If an increase in weight over the original weight of the vest prior to submersion of more than 1 percent is noted, leakage of envelope is  indicated  due  to  faulty  fabrication  technique.  If  the  vest  selected  for  test  shows  more  than  one percent increase in weight after immersion and drying, then all vests in the lot shall be tested for water immersion.  All  vests  showing  absorption  (increase  in  weight)  in  excess  of  one  percent  shall  be returned for new vinyl casing and drying of ballistic insert. 3-10.    LABELS a. b. Identification  repair  label  for  body  armor  shall  be  Type  II,  combined  Class  1  and  2,  except  finish  and fastness shall conform to class 3. The information required of the class 2 label shall be placed above the information required of the class 1. Instruction  label  for  body  armor  fragmentation  protective  vest  shall  contain  the  following: (1) (2) (3) ARMOR, BODY, FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE. THIS ARMOR MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE! WHEN PROPERLY CLOSED AND PROPERLY WORN IT WILL PROTECT VITAL AREAS AGAINST SHELL AND GRENADE FRAGMENTS WHICH CAUSE MOST COMBAT CASUALTIES. INSTRUCTIONS. 1.  WEAR  ARMOR  OVER  SHIRT  AND  UNDER  FIELD  JACKET, 2.  With  front  properly  closed,  adjust  side  laces  to  make  armor  fit  the  body  but  still  provide  proper ventilation. Do not fit too tightly. 3. Use protective flaps to cover opening under side laces and front closure. Protect front closure by snap fastening front flap, 4. DO NOT DRY THE ARMOR NEAR AN OPEN FLAME OR HOT STOVE, 5.  IF  VINYL  CASING  IS  PUNCTURED,  TURN  IN  ARMOR, 6. Care in handling of the vest will prevent bunching of the ballistic insert. If bunching occurs smooth out  to  prevent  discomfort  and  unprotected  areas. CLEANING  INSTRUCTIONS. 1.  DO  NOT  USE  DRY  CLEANING  SOLVENTS  OR  MACHINE  LAUNDER. 2.  DO  NOT  CLEAN  VEST  IF  VINYL  CASING  IS  VISIBLY  PUNCTURED. 3.  Remove  loose  soil  using  cloth  of  soft  brush. 4.  Wet  armor  in  shower  or  immerse  in  water, 5.  Apply  soap  or  detergent  solution  and  scrub  vigorously. 6.  Rinse  armor  with  warm  water  and  AIR  DRY. 3-14