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TM 3-4230-218-12&P
This task consists of:
a.
Inspect
b.
Service
c.
Repair
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools Required:
None
Materials Required:
2-Can, Ash and
Nomenclature
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Garbage, 32 gallon (Appendix D).
Recommended Strength
Sulfamic Acid (descaler) (item 11,
1/2 pound/gallon
Appendix E)
water
Sodium Carbonate (neutralizer)
2 1/2 pounds/gallon
(item 9, Appendix E)
water
Equipment Conditions:
Decontaminating apparatus operational.
a.
Descaling Procedure.
WARNING
The chemicals used for descaling can cause burns or irritation to skin and
eyes.
May be harmful if inhaled.
Be sure to wear protective clothing (MOPP
GEAR) including rubber gloves, apron and mask when descaling.
(1) Move the decontaminating apparatus to be descaled to a desig-
nated area.
(2) Position the descaling drum approximately 20 to 30 feet from
intake end of decontaminating apparatus.
(3) Connect suction hose and place strainer end in solution near
top of container.
Secure in position.
(4) connect
(5) Connect
strainer/branch hose to unit.
Do not remove strainer.
two pressure hoses to branch hose.
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