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ARMORED COMBAT EARTHMOVER (ACE), M9
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 3 OF 3; HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING TEST PROCEDURES
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WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING CAN BE DEADLY
CARBON MONOXIDE IS A COLORLESS, ODORLESS, DEADLY POISONOUS GAS
WHICH, WHEN BREATHED, DEPRIVES THE BODY OF OXYGEN AND CAUSES
SUFFOCATION.
EXPOSURE TO AIR CONTAMINATED WITH CARBON MONOXIDE
PRODUCES SYMPTOMS OF HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LOSS OF MUSCULAR CONTROL,
APPARENT DROWSINESS, AND COMA.
PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH
CAN RESULT FROM SEVERE EXPOSURE.
CARBON MONOXIDE OCCURS IN THE EXHAUST FUMES OF FUEL-BURNING HEATERS
AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES AND BECOMES DANGEROUSLY
CONCENTRATED UNDER CONDITIONS OF INADEQUATE VENTILATION.
THE
FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF
PERSONNEL WHENEVER THE PERSONNEL HEATER, MAIN, OR AUXILIARY ENGINE
OF ANY VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES OR TACTICAL USE.
1.
DO NOT operate heater or engine of vehicle in an enclosed area unless it is ADEQUATELY
VENTILATED.
2.
DO NOT idle engine for long periods without maintaining ADEQUATE VENTILATION in
personnel compartments.
3.
DO NOT drive any vehicle with inspection plates, cover plates, or engine compartment
doors removed unless necessary for maintenance purposes.
4.
BE ALERT at all times during vehicle operation for exhaust odors and exposure
symptoms.
If either are present, IMMEDIATELY VENTILATE personnel compartments.
If symptoms persist, remove affected personnel from vehicle and treat as follows: expose
to fresh air, keep warm, DO NOT PERMIT PHYSICAL EXERCISE.
If necessary,
administer artificial respiration.
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IS ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
WARNING
•
Do not operate ejector when personnel are in bowl.
Do not work in bowl unless ejector
lock is engaged.
Failure to comply may result in severe injury to personnel.
•
Do not stand or work in bowl area unless ejector lock is engaged.
Do not stand in bowl
to observe roller guide travel.
Failure to comply may result in severe injury to personnel.
•
Do not work under vehicle unless hull is blocked and apron lockpins are installed.
Failure
to comply may result in severe injury or death to personnel.
•
Do not work under vehicle unless hull is blocked.
Failure to comply may result in severe
injury or death to personnel.
•
Do not stand or work under raised apron and dozer assembly unless apron lockpins are
installed.
Failure to comply may result in severe injury or death to personnel.
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