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TM 10-6630-247-13&P
2-16. OPERATION IN SALT WATER AREAS.
Operation in salt water areas accelerates corrosion on bare metal surfaces. Observe the following
precautions when operating the test kit in this environment.
WARNING
To prevent injury to personnel from electrical shock, do not operate test
kit from wet soil, wet sand or in salt spray. Make sure electrical power
source is properly grounded.
(1)
Carefully inspect cabinet. If bare metal is found, notify unit maintenance to preserve or
paint the metal as required.
(2)
Following operation in salt water areas, remove all components and rinse empty cabinet
with clean fresh water to remove salt spray and/or deposits. Do not allow electrical
components to get wet.
2-17. DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES.
(1)
As required, assist the supporting NBC unit in decontaminating the test kit. Refer to
FM 3-3, FM 3-4, and FM 3-5 for detailed decontamination procedures.
(2)
Refer to FM 10-70 and FM 10-72 for additional operating precautions following NBC
attack.
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