PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-576
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 576
NOVEMBER 2000
hen it’s cold outside, you have to
button up your Paladin tight to stay
warm. But that can put you at risk of
carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide comes from the
exhaust of personnel heaters, the en-
gine, and from firing the main gun. If
you don’t vent the vapors, the carbon
monoxide will increase until the levels
become deadly.
Your best protection is awareness and
ventilation. Follow these basic tips to
ensure proper ventilation:
••
Do your PMCS on time. That’s
the only way to make sure ventilation
systems and blowers are working
properly.
M109A6 Paladin . . .
••
Never operate the personnel heater
in an enclosed area unless it is ad-
equately vented.
••
Do not idle the engine for long peri-
ods unless you’re sure the personnel
compartment is ventilated.
••
Do not drive your Paladin with the
inspection plates, cover plates or en-
gine compartment doors removed un-
less it’s necessary for maintenance.
••
Be alert at all times for the symp-
toms of carbon monoxide poisoning:
headaches, dizziness, loss of muscular
control, and drowsiness. If you experi-
ence these symptoms, get out of the
vehicle, stay warm and avoid physical
exertion while waiting for medical
attention.
maybe
next time
you won't be
so lucky
.
those
carbon
monoxide fumes
almost
did
me in!
PS 576
26
the
heater must
not
have been
vented
!
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