SSCMAN91-710V6 governs safety requirements for ground and launch personnel, equipment, systems, and material operations on SSC ranges.
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The publication addresses coveralls, ordnance, electrical continuity, propellant operations, launch operations, and hazardous-area equipment. It requires approved equipment, controlled testing, RF silence, and specified protective measures.
Applies to: This volume applies to all Range Users conducting or supporting operations on SSC ranges.
The maximum permissible concentration of particles and fibers should not exceed 2,000 particles per square foot of 5 microns and larger, with a maximum of 25 fibers. (paragraph 5)
Testing of any ordnance circuit or device that could result in personnel injury or death (if the ordnance should fire) shall be conducted with no personnel exposed (remotely, in a test cell, or behind a barricade or shield). (paragraph 1-1)
Ordnance electrical continuity and resistance checkout shall not be conducted at a launch complex or vehicle or payload assembly area without the written approval of Range Safety. (paragraph 1-1)
Applied current shall not exceed 10% of the no-fire current of any EED in the circuit, or 50 mA, whichever is less. (paragraph 1-1)
RF silence is required during periods of ordnance installation, removal, and electrical connection and disconnection aboard a vehicle and/or payload. (paragraph 1-1)