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PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT - cont - TM-10-4610-246-13_33
CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - TM-10-4610-246-13_35

TM-10-4610-246-13 Hypochlorination Unit 360 GPM (NSN 4610-01-410-7179) Model No. WALOO1HYPO (EIC:ZJ2) Manual
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TM 10-4610-246-13 Section IV.  OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS 2.10 UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENT/WEATHER. a.Cold Weather.  The hypochlorination unit is not designed to operate in temperatures below 32° F (0° C).  If water or  chemical  freezes,  severe  damage  will  occur.    If  air  temperature  nears  32°  F,  cover  unit  and  move  unit  to  a warmer area to prevent freeze up.  If the unit cannot be moved to a warmer area, drain and prepare it for storage by following procedure in paragraph 2.9 (Preparation for Movement) to prevent damage. b.Dusty or Sandy Conditions.  Use existing shelter and windbreaks to keep sand and dirt  from  equipment  during refill of reservoir.  Keep cover on reservoir.  Be careful when mixing hypochlorite solution to prevent getting sand or grit into solution.  When equipment is not in use, install quick disconnect cap and plug on manifold assembly and cover unit. c.Extreme Heat.  Operate hypochlorination unit and store chemicals in a shady area.  If shady area is not available, operate with cover installed. d. Salt Air/Sea Spray.  Clean and wash unit frequently with fresh water. 2.11 NBC PROCEDURES. Wear protective gear when performing emergency decontamination.  Failure to do so may lead to death. a.General.    The  following  emergency  procedures  can  be  performed  until  field  NBC  decontamination  facilities  are available.  Detailed decontamination procedures can be found in FM 3-3, FM 3-4, and FM 3-5. Decontamination to be conducted by NBC decontamination team in the area. b. Interim Decontamination Procedures. (1)    Continue operation of hypochlorination unit. (2)    Mark unit as externally contaminated for later decontamination. (3)    Keep lid on reservoir to prevent contamination of hypochlorite solution. (4)    Do not open camlocks or expose interior of unit to environment. (5)    If interior is exposed to environment, mark unit as contaminated internally. (6)    Emergency  Hasty  Decontamination:  Mix  a  solution  of  6  gallons  treated  water  and  approximately  5.5 pounds  of  calcium  hypochlorite.    Pour  this  solution  over  hypochlorination  unit,  thoroughly  dousing  all surfaces. 2-20







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