TM 3-4230-237-10
OPERATOR
M12A1 DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN DECONTAMINATION APPARATUS
NSN 4230-01-502-7224
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
The decontaminating apparatus is intended for field use. The pump, tank, personnel shower assembly, and water heater units
are designed to be stationary or mobile and are used for spraying decontaminating materials, firefighting with water or foam,
deicing, cleaning vehicles, pumping various fluids, and showering personnel. It is not authorized for use with defoliants,
herbicides, or insecticides.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
Pump Unit
4
2
3
1
1
COVER PANELS (1). Fitted sheet-metal, quick-release hinged panels protect the pump unit from the elements. When opened, the
panels give access to components and ventilate the diesel engine.
LIFTING EYE ASSEMBLY (2). Four lifting eyes, on top of the pump unit are used to pick up the pump unit assembly.
PRIME DETERGENT TANK AND LID (3). The 10-gallon prime-detergent tank is used to prime the pump, to store detergent for
cleaning or to store foam for firefighting. The lid prevents foreign objects from entering prime detergent tank.
FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK CAP (4). The 20-gallon fuel tank stores diesel fuel for the engine and also for the heater on the
diesel engine configuration. The fuel tank cap has an internal selector valve. When open, the valve vents the fuel tank. The cap
prevents dirt and moisture from entering the fuel tank.
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