PRE Checklist

Table 1-1. Personal Rescue Enclosure egress

PRE EGRESS
Cue card version	Expanded version
PRE — RETRIEVE	Unstow PRE and PRE PLSS equipment from footlocker.
CHECK O2	Verify LiH0 scrubbers in good condition and safe for use and that interior O2 canister is at 100%.
PRE — INFLATE	Connect PRE to Shuttle airlock AUX suit air supply system or to external tank supple via EMU suit hose. Verify communication and PLSS system okay unless on external supply.
DON O2 MASK	Crewmember to don O2 mask. Verify sufficient O2 flow and PRE integrity.
SEDATIVE (if reqd)	Crewmember to apply sedative patch if required. Alternatively, crew can use MP3 player or other item to remain calm in needed, provided communication with rescue crew maintained.
ENTER PRE	Enter PRE and assume position. Knees should be tucked and head brought as close to knees as possible. O2 canister and CO2 scrubbers to be placed between legs. Arms should curl around knees. Tail should be curled around to the front, if able.
PRE — CLOSE	Rescue crewmember will close and secure PRE by zipping the enclosure and verifying positive pressure seal. Verify no leaks.
'PRE — SECURE	Rescue crewmember to secure PRE to transfer tether or to suit using PRE D-clips and tether and/or caribiner. ' Verify PRE secure to tether/EMU. WARNING At no time should the PRE be allowed to be transferred untethered. Doing so may lead to loss of the PRE.
COMM — CONNECT	Connect communication cable from PRE to EMU or external antenna. Verify secure.
COMM — CHECK	Rescue crew to verify communications system between PRE and EMU are nominal and reassure crew within PRE is okay.
A/L — DEPRESS	Rescue crew to verify communications system between PRE and EMU are nominal and reassure crew within PRE is okay.