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TM 10-4320-347-13&P
2.14. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL WEATHER . - Continued.
d.
Operation in Salt Water Areas. The nature of salt presents serious corrosion problems. Frequent
cleaning is necessary during which all exposed surfaces should be thoroughly sprayed, rinsed, or
sponged with fresh water to remove salt. Keep couplings on the pump assembly free from dried salt.
2.15. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. Loss of suction requires a shutdown of the electric motor driven
centrifugal pump as soon as possible. In the event such loss occurs, turn off pump motor by placing toggle
switch in the OFF position to stop pump operation.
2.16. NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL (NBC) DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES . In the
event that the pumping assembly has been subjected to NBC contamination, the following emergency
procedures can be performed until field NBC decon facilities are available.
Emergency Procedures. If NBC attack is known or suspected, mask at once and continue mission. If
outside, follow decontamination procedures below to avoid taking contamination into controlled area. Do
not unmask until told to do so.
(1) Nuclear decontamination. Brush fallout from skin, clothing, and equipment with available
brushes, rags, or tree branches. Wash skin and have radiation check made as soon as tactical
situation permits.
(2) Biological decontamination . Remain masked and continue mission until told to unmask.
(3) Chemical detection and decontamination .
WARNING
Prolonged exposure to equipment decontamination spray can
cause
injury
to
personnel.
Do
not
use
equipment
decontamination spray on personnel unless it can be washed
from exposed skin.
(a) Use M8 paper from the M256 Chemical Agent Detector Kit or M9 paper to determine
if liquid agent is present on the equipment.
(b) If exposure to liquid agent is known or suspected, clean exposed skin, clothing, personal
gear, and equipment, in that order using M258A1 kit. Use the buddy system. Wash
exposed skin and thoroughly decontaminate as soon as tactical situation permits.
(c) If the M8 or M9 paper indicates that liquid chemical agent is present on the equipment,
use the NBC-M11 decon apparatus for decon of equipment.
(4) Reference Material. For further detailed information on NBC decon procedures, refer to the
information in FM 3-3, FM 3-4, and FM 3-5.
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