Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com 19 July 1983 elevated MIL-STD-810D (d) The relative humidity-drops below 50% during”the period of temperature. Otherwise,., reestablish test.conditions and continue the test from the point of. interruption. (3). LOwared hu miditv. A complete reinitiation of the test is required if: (a) The relative humidity dropa below 50%, or (b). The relative hugidity drops below 70% for 4 hours .ormore, or There is evidence of deterioration of the fungal oolon~es on the control strips. (c) ,.. ,.’, Otherwise, reestablish test conditions and continue the teat from the point of interruption. ,, ., c.
Although it is prefereabli to,uae a new test item, the same test item.may be used: Any cleaning required must be conducted at least 72 hours before,reinitiation and must be in accordance with II-3.2..1.. New COttOn control stripa shall be placed in the test chamber, and both the test item and the controls will be reinoculated with ‘thetest fungi. II-2 ~ II-2.1 ~ t. Before initiating any testing, determine from the teat plan:-,, a. The te~t duration(s). b. The test item configuration(s). . c. Any other test variationa. II-2.2 Pretest checkhut..” All test items require a pretest checkout to provide baseline”data. Conduct the checkout as follows:
Step Prepare the,test item in accordance with,General Requirements, 4.5.2, and the required test’item configuration as determined from the test. plan. Step 2. Conduct a complete visual examination of the test item with special attention to discolored areas, imperfections, or the exiatenoe of any other conditions that could be conducive to .fungalgrowth. ,. step 3. Document the results of step 2. MSTHOD 508.3 508.3-9 19 July 1983