TM-5-3805-254-34
TRUCK, DUMP, 20 TON, 6X4, ON-OFF HIGHWAY 71,000 GVW
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MARCH 1993
TM-5-3805-254-34 - Page 2 of 727
TM 5-3805-254-34
FOR INFORMATION ON FIRST AID, REFER TO FM 21-11.
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE EXHAUST GASES CAN KILL!
Carbon monoxide Is a colorless, odorless, deadly poisonous gas 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 can result from severe exposure.
Carbon monoxide occurs In exhaust fumes of internal combustion engines.
Carbon monoxide can become dangerously
concentrated under conditions of inadequate ventilation.
The following precautions must be observed to ensure safety of
personnel when engine of vehicle is operated for any purpose.
(1) DO NOT operate engine of truck In enclosed areas.
(2) DO NOT idle engine without ventilator blower operating and truck windows open.
(3) BE ALERT at all times for exhaust odors.
(4) 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
(5) 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 artificial respiration, if necessary.
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Notify a medic.
(6) BE AWARE: The field protective mask for chemical-biological-radiological (CBR) protection will not protect you
from carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Best Defense Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Is Good Ventilation.
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