5.3.2.1 Low-Hydrogen Electrode Storage Condi- tions. All electrodes having low-hydrogen coverings con- forming to AWS AS5.{ and AWS AS.5 shall be purchased in hermetically sealed containers or shall be baked by the user in conformance with 5.3.2.4 prior to use. Immedi- ately after opening the hermetically sealed container, electrodes shal] be stored in ovens held at a temperature of at least 250°F [120°C]. Electrodes shall be rebaked no more than once. Electrodes that have been wet shall not be used. 5.3.2.2, Approved Atmospheric Time Periods. After hermetically sealed containers are opened or after elec- trodes are removed from baking or storage ovens, the electrode exposure to the atmosphere shall not exceed the values shown in column A, Table 5,1, for the specific electrode classification with optional supplemental desig- nators, where applicable. Electrodes exposed to the atmo- sphere for periods less than those allowed by column A, Table 5.1 may be returned to a holding oven maintained at 250°F [120°C] min.; after a minimum hold period of four hours at 250°F [120°C] min. the electrodes may be reissued. 5.3.2.3 Alternative Atmospheric Exposure Time Periods Established by Tests. The alternative exposure time values shown in column B in Table 5.1 may be used provided testing establishes the maximum allowable time. The testing shall be performed in conformance with AWS. AS.5 for each electrode classification and each electrode manufacturer, Such tests shall establish that the maximum moisture content values of AWS AS.5 are not exceeded. Additionally, ETOXX or E7OXX-X (AWS AS.1 or A5.5) low-hydrogen electrode coverings shall be limited to a maximum moisture content not exceeding 0.4% by weight. These electrodes shall not be used at relative humidity- temperature combinations that exceed either the relative humidity or moisture content in the air that prevailed during the testing program.