TM 3-4230-209-10
3
a. Make sure VALVE NOS. 2 and/or 3 are open. (Hot water maybe sprayed
through upper and/or lower reels and out discharge hose(s)).
b. Prime and start the pump unit (see para 2-11).
c. Start and run the water heater according to paragraph 2-17.
d. After the mission is complete, stop the water heater (see para 2-18).
e. Stop the pump unit (see para 2-12).
f. Clean and store the apparatus according to the applicable procedure listed in
2-21. MAKING STB DECONTAMINATING AGENT SLURRY.
WARNING
Do not use antifreeze with STB. Heat releasing reaction occurs.
a. General. When preparing slurry, add the M2 antiset (item 2, app D) to the water
first. Mix water with M2 antiset for three minutes. Next add the silicone antifoam agent
(item 1, app D). Mix silicone antifoam agent for at least three minutes before adding the
STB decontaminating agent (item 7, app D). Prepare the slurry as near to using time as
possible. Never prepare slurry more than four hours in advance of use. STB will dissolve
more rapidly in hot water.
2-91
