National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Cord – Extension, 100" AWG, 12/3 Wire

NFES Number: 
001172
Category: 
Camp
Updated: 
2017-05
Storage and Shelf Life Checks: 
None

Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

  1. Visually inspect for broken plugs, cracked, or damaged cord, if any dispose of.
  2. Return to stock if item is unused. 3. Refurbish if item passes initial inspection.
  3. Dispose of field modified cords.
  4. Dispose of if ends with grounding prong are removed or damaged.
  5. Dispose of any cord that is not UL approved with a 12/3 gauge minimum wire.

Refurbishing Procedures

A. Cleaning

  • Wipe down cord with damp cloth to remove foreign material.

B. Repair

  • None

C. Testing for Performance

  • Plug into 110V source, and plug light into other end to ensure no connecting problems.

D. Repackaging

  1. Rollup cord (approximately 12—14” loop).
  2. Tie off with zip ties or strappex banding (minimum of 1 per cord).
  3. Tag cord with proper NFES number.
  4. Suggested repack cartons for NFES #000560:
  • 5 each in NFES #002006 carton (23” x 19” x 10”)
  • 3 each in NFES # 008070 carton (18” x 15” x 5.5”)
  • 1 each in NFES #008066 carton (12” x 9” x 10”)
  1. Suggested repack carton for NFES #001172:
  • 2 each in NFES #008070 carton (18” x 15” x 5.5”)

 

Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2019-02-26