PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-677
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 677
APRIL 2009
23
PS 677
APR 09
Watch Out for PB
Ammo boxes marked with a “PB”, “P”,
“PA” or “PC” should be handled with care.
They’ve
been
treated
with
preservative
pentachlorophenol, which can cause a violent
allergic reaction.
If you must handle any wood ammo
boxes, wear leather-palmed gloves and avoid
skin contact. If the boxes are wet or crystals
have formed on them, wear goggles. Wash
frequently when handling the boxes even if
you’re wearing protective clothing. Don’t chew
gum or tobacco, eat, drink, use snuff or smoke
while handling the boxes.
The preservative can vaporize if heated, so don’t burn any boxes treated with
the stuff. It can also become airborne in sawdust, which is why you shouldn’t sand or saw
the boxes.
•
Keep ammo out of direct sunlight as
much as possible. If ammo powder is hot,
it can create excessive chamber pressure
during Fring that can damage the
weapon and hurt the battle sight zero.
•
Keep ammo clean. Load what you think
you need, but don’t open ammo cases
or cans if you don’t need them.
•
Daily, unload and wipe clean opened
ammo cans and magazines that have
been exposed to dust and sand.
•
Don’t lube ammo, ammo cans,
or magazines. Oil on cartridges can
contaminate primers or powder, cause
misFres, and put excessive pressure on
weapon locking surfaces during Fring.
Plus the oil collects dust and sand that can
slow down and wear out moving parts in
your weapon.
•
Check for rounds that are dented or
have loose bullets. Turn them in.
•
Use only ammo issued by your unit.
Don’t use loose rounds that could have
been tampered with.
Small Arms…
Load This Ammo Info
•
Keep ammo out of direct sunlight
as much as possible. If ammo
powder is hot, it can create excessive
chamber pressure during Fring that
can damage the weapon and change
the battle sight zero.
•
Don’t lube ammo, ammo cans,
or magazines. Oil on cartridges can
contaminate primers or powder,
cause misFres, and put excessive
pressure on weapon locking surfaces
during Fring. Plus the oil collects
dust and sand that can slow down
and wear out moving parts in your
weapon.
•
Protect ammo from mud, sand, and
water. They can cause Fring
problems or damage to your
weapon. If ammo gets dirty or wet,
wipe it off ASAP with a clean, dry
cloth. If you spot corrosion on any
rounds, wipe it off. If corrosion
is heavy, turn in the round.
so load up
on this ammo
info to keep
your weapon
lethal…
if your ammo is in bad
shape, you’re not going
to take out the enemy,
no maTTer how well
you’ve taken care of
your weapon.
it doesn’t
get any
simpler
than that.
hey,
this
sun is too
much for
me.
I need
some
shade.
Handle ammo boxes marked
P, PB, PA or PC with care
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