TM 3-4230-204-12&P
2. M11 DECON DOES NOT SPRAY WHEN THUMB LEVER IS PRESSED.
Step 1. Check that handle is raised.
Raise handle slowly, then resume spraying.
Step 2. Check nozzle hole for rust or corrosion.
Notify unit maintenance.
Step 3. Check whether nitrogen cylinder is empty.
a. Lower handle, raise thumb lever, remove nitrogen cylinder, and check neck end to see if cylinder seal was punctured. If
punctured, install new nitrogen cylinder, raise handle slowly, and resume spraying by pressing thumb lever down.
b. If still no spray, notify unit maintenance.
c. If cylinder was not punctured, notify unit maintenance.
Step 4. Check whether nitrogen cylinder seal was punctured by pin but is not spraying. If not, notify unit maintenance.
3. M11 DECON SPRAYS/LEAKS AROUND NITROGEN CYLINDER NECK WHEN HANDLE IS RAISED.
Lower handle, lift thumb lever, remove nitrogen cylinder, and inspect nitrogen cylinder hole for missing or damaged O-ring.
Notify unit maintenance.
4. M11 DECON LEAKS AROUND TOP OF CONTAINER.
Step 1. Check to see if spray head assembly is handtight in the container.
Tighten spray head assembly and container.
Step 2. Vent all pressure by pressing thumb lever. Unscrew spray head assembly from container and inspect for missing, cut, or deformed O-rings.
Notify unit maintenance.
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