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by the using organization, unless one has been prepared by higher authority. For general destruction procedures for this
equipment, refer to TM 750-244-3, Procedures for Destruction of Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use.
1-5. Preparation for Storage or Shipment. Refer to Section III of Chapter 4 for requirements concerning these
preparations.
1-6. Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC). The quality of TWDS must at all times be in compliance with the
requirements set forth by AMCPM-PWL. If a discrepancy is found to exist, notify your supervisor.
1-7. Hand Receipt (-HR) Manuals. Not applicable.
1-8. Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIRs). If your TWDS unit needs improvement, let us
know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can tell us what you don't like about your equipment. Let us
know why you don't like the design or performance. Put it on an SF 368 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to
us at Commander, U. S. Army Aviation and Troop Command, ATTN: AMSAT-I-MDO, 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard, St.
Louis, Missouri 63120-1798. We'll send you a reply.
1-9. Safety, Care, and Handling. Safe and efficient TWDS unit operations depend on the observance of well
established safety practices and a thorough knowledge of operating procedures. The operating procedures often involve
using equipment and materials that are potentially hazardous. Injury to personnel and damage to equipment caused by
fire, and misuse of equipment can be avoided by alert and responsible operators and technicians. Strict observance to
established safety, care, and handling practices and procedures will allow personnel to perform their duties in a safe and
hazard-free environment.
a. General Precautions. The following are general safety precautions that need to be observed by all operators of
the TWDS.
Always be mindful to operations in progress. Never allow horseplay or loud talking that would divert the
attention of operators or technicians. If the TWDS is left unattended, be sure no safety hazard will result
because of absence.
Whenever in doubt concerning this operation, consult qualified authority for advice.
Do not attempt unauthorized shortcuts to save time, as they generally are not in accordance with safe
procedures.
Be prepared for any emergencies which may arise, and be familiar with the proper action to take in event of
emergencies.
When ending daily operations, make a thorough and orderly check of equipment to be sure that no hazards
may develop during the time that TWDS is unattended.
b. Preventing Fire. The following fire prevention rules must be observed:
Do not smoke in the vicinity of the engine or fuel tank.
Never use open flames in the vicinity of the engine or fuel tank.
Clean up liquid spills immediately.
Always pour acid into water; never pour water into acid.
Store oily rags in metal, airtight container.
c. Extinguishing Fires. Do not use water for extinguishing oil fires because it will spread the fire. Water is a
conductor of electricity and should not be used on electrical fires.
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