TM-5-2350-378-23-P
ARMORED COMBAT EARTHMOVER (ACE), M9; HYDRAULIC DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
JUNE 2012
TM-5-2350-378-23-P - Page 9 of 644
WARNING SUMMARY - Continued
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DESCRIPTIONS
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE
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Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, deadly poison which, when breathed,
deprives the body of oxygen and causes suffocation. Exposure to air containing
carbon monoxide produces symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of muscular
control, apparent drowsiness, and coma. Permanent brain damage or death to
personnel can result from sever exposure.
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Carbon monoxide occurs in exhaust fumes of fuel-burning heaters and internal
combustion engines. Carbon monoxide can become 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.
a.
DO NOT operate heater or engine in enclosed area without adequate
ventilation.
b.
DO NOT idle engine without adequate ventilation.
c.
DO NOT drive machine with inspection plates or cover plates removed.
d.
BE ALERT for exhaust poisoning symptoms. They are:
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Sleepiness
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Loss of muscular control
e.
If you see another person with exhaust poisoning symptoms:
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Remove person from area
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Expose to fresh air
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Keep person warm
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DO NOT permit physical exercise
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Administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if necessary
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Notify a Medic
f.
BE AWARE. The field protective mask for Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
and Nuclear (CBRN) protection will not protect you from carbon monoxide
poisoning.
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