TM 3-4230-209-10
Section Ill. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
WARNING
Wear protective clothing and a mask when engaged in decontaminating oper-
ations. STB decontaminating agent (item 7, app D) and slurry are harmful to
the skin, eyes, lungs, and clothing. If STB decontaminating agent or slurry
gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clear water. If STB decontami-
nating agent or slurry is taken internally, drink raw egg white, milk, rice gruel
or milk of magnesia. Do not induce vomiting and seek medical assistance
immediately. If STB decontaminating agent or slurry contacts the skin, wash
off immediately with clear water.
2-4. SCOPE. This section contains instructions for operating the decontaminating
apparatus under normal conditions of climate and service. Normal conditions are consid-
ered to be operation in warm weather + 50 F ( + 10 C) and above.
2-5. PERSONNEL. Five men will be assigned to operate an M12A1 decontaminating
apparatus. Each decontaminating section has a section chief, a decontaminating equip-
ment operator, a decontaminating equipment helper, and two spray man-loaders.
2-6. CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. All operating personnel will wear protective
clothing and mask when performing decontamination operations. Different types of
chemical protective clothing are available for wear in different weather conditions and for
special purposes. Permeable clothing allows the passage of air and moisture through the
fabric; impermeable clothing does not. Combat troops normally will be issued Standard-A
permeable clothing. TM 10-277 describes and illustrates how various items of chemical
protective clothing are worn.
2-7. FUELING.
WARNING
Do not allow smoking when filling the fuel tank with gasoline. Also do not
permit open flame, sparks, or heated objects in the area.
Authorized fuel will be obtained only from authorized fuel services or fuel
trucks. Siphoning fuel from vehicles is prohibited. Siphoning can cause static
electricity, mouth and throat damage, and lead poisoning.
CAUTION
When filling the tank with fuel, be sure the dispenser hose nozzle on the
container is clean and that the nozzle on the container contacts the filler
neck on the sleeve to conduct static electricity away. Do not overfill the fuel
tank. Room for expansion must be provided.
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