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TM 10-8110-203-12&P
2-8. UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENTAL/WEATHER CONDITIONS - continued
(2)
Sandy and Dusty Conditions.
(a)
Remove any sand or dust from the quick-disconnect adapter before installing a coupler on the
drum.
(b)
Keep protective caps installed on adapters when the drum is not in use.
(3)
Perform operating procedure according to paragraph 2-6.
2-9. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
WARNING
Do not allow fuel to come in contact with eyes or skin. Wear protective goggles. Fuels are toxic
and can cause illness or death. If fuel contacts the skin or eyes, flush and get medical attention
immediately.
a.
During Operation.
(1)
If spillage of fuel occurs, cover the areas with dry soil to reduce its rate of vaporization.
(2)
If, drum is punctured, repair drum per instructions provided in the Emergency Repair Kit, Type I
(Appendix E).
b.
After Operation.
(1)
When emergency kit is used to make repairs, the repaired drum must not be moved, towed, lifted or
transported until it is completely empty.
(2)
As soon as practical after the drum has been emptied, it should be moved to the appropriate
maintenance repair facility.
2-10. NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL (NBC) DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES.
NOTE
Detailed decontamination procedures can be found in FM3-3, FM3-4, and FM3-5.
a.
General. The following emergency procedures can be followed until field NBC decontamination facilities are
available. Assigned operators will assist the supporting NBC unit.
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