TM 3-4230-204-12&P
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
Lightweight, portable, durable
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SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING.
One man operated
a. Be sure you read all the warnings found on the front pages of
this manual.
Refillable - Can be filled with DS2.
b. When handling the nitrogen cylinder, be careful not to puncture
- For training can be filled with water/antifreeze mixture.
the seal on the neck end. Puncturing the nitrogen cylinder outside of the
M11 DECON is very dangerous. The cylinder will move rapidly and be
One filling covers about 135 square feet (12.5 square meters). This
uncontrollable until all the pressure is vented.
low volume allows only small areas to be decontaminated. This
c. Take care not to initially pressurize the container with more than
equipment is not designed to decontaminate entire vehicles/
one nitrogen cylinder. Double charging with nitrogen cylinders is only
equipment.
authorized in extremely cold weather when M11 DECON streams liquid
rather than sprays. (Refer to page 2-11 .)
Spray range of 6 to 8 feet.
d. When raising the handle, make sure your thumb does not
contact the thumb lever. You may spray yourself or a buddy accidently. Do
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EQUIPMENT DATA. All data approximated.
not press down on the thumb lever until the M11 DECON is aimed at the
contaminated area.
Volume .............................. 1-1/2 qt (1.42 liters)
Filling ................................ 1-1/3 qt (1.26 liters) of DS2
e. When the sealing wire is missing or broken, consider that the
M11 DECON is charged.
Gross Unit Weight
f. When Ml 11 DECON container has been damaged or shows
Filled ........................... 6 lb, 10 oz (3.005 kg)
signs of leaking, do not pressurize or attempt to use it. Turn it in and get a
Empty ......................... 3 lb (1.300 kg)
serviceable unit.
Coverage per filling ...... 135 sq ft (12.54 sq m)
g. If the M11 DECON has been filled with DS2, do not refill it with
Duration of one charge 30 sec (if used continuously/total spraying time)
water/ antifreeze mixture for training. Send it to unit maintenance for
thorough cleaning. (Refer to page 4-12.)
Usable Temperatures
Low ................... .......... -25F (-31.6C)
h. DO NOT coat the interior of the M11 DECON container with oil,
grease, or sprays of any type.
High ................... ......... 120F (49C)
Dimensions (Including Handle)
Width ......................... 5.5 in. (139.7 m)
Height ......................... 14.25 in. (362 m)
Gross unit cube ........... 0.25 cu ft (0.007 cu m)
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