TM 3-4230-237-10
OPERATOR
M12A1 DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN DECONTAMINATION APPARATUS
NSN 4230-01-502-7224
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS:
ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE
INITIAL SETUP:
References
SCOPE
This Work Package (WP) contains instructions for setting up the decontaminating apparatus under normal conditions of
climate and service. Normal conditions are considered to be operation in warm weather + 50 F ( + 10 C) and above. For
operation under unusual conditions, refer to WP 0012 00.
ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE
Perform the BEFORE PMCS procedures in Work Package 0016 00.
Fueling
WARNING
Wear protective gloves and eye protection when fueling the decontaminating apparatus.
Do not allow smoking when filling the fuel tank. 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 or mouth and throat damage.
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.
Check M12A1 labels before refueling. Use only JP-8 or diesel fuel. Using the wrong fuel could damage
the equipment.
NOTE
Operating time for M12A1 DED is approximately 5 hours with a full tank.
