TM-5-2350-378-24-P

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WARNING SUMMARY

TM 5--2350--378--24&P

WARNING SUMMARY

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, ANDCOMA. PERMANENT BRAINDAMAGEORDEATHCANRESULT FROMSEVERE

EXPOSURE.

CARBON MONOXIDE OCCURS IN THE EXHAUST FUMES OF FUEL--BURNING HEATERS AND INTERNAL COM-

BUSTION ENGINES AND BECOMES DANGEROUSLY CONCENTRATED UNDER CONDITIONS OF INADEQUATE

VENTILATION. THEFOLLOWINGPRECAUTIONSMUSTBEOBSERVED TOENSURE THESAFETY OFPERSON-

NEL 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 compart-

ments.

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 pres-

ent, 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 neces-

sary, administer artificial respiration.

THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IS ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Fuel is a combustible material. Do not smoke or allow sparks or open flames into areas

where fuel is present. Failure to comply may result in severe injury or death to personnel.

If injured, seek medical attention immediately.

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