TM-5-5420-228-24
LAUNCHER HYDRAULICS SYSTEM M48A5/M60A1 TANK CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING: FOR BRIDGE, ARMORED-VEHICLE-LAUNCHED; SCISSORING TYPE, CLASS 60
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL
AUGUST 1985
TM-5-5420-228-24 - Page 3 of 750
TM 5-5420-228-24
The following summary list is adapted from the warnings within the manual. However, all
warnings should be observed as noted in the text.
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Make sure all personnel are in a safe position before launching or retrieving bridge.
Neither the gas-particulate filter unit nor the M25A1 C-B tank mask will protect you
against carbon monoxide poisoning.
Make sure fuel tank filler neck and fuel nozzle are touching while refueling.
Do not allow flames or sparks within area while refueling.
Have a manned fire extinguisher
handly.
Frostbite to the cheekbone area of the face may be experienced by wearers of the M25A1
protective mask from sub-freezing air delivered by the gas-particulate filter unit. Do not
connect the protective mask to the filter unit unless ambient temperature is well above
freezing.
Do not disconnect/connect any part of the electrical equipment with power on.
Operation of this equipment presents a noise hazard to personnel in the area. The noise
level exceeds the allowable limits for unprotected personnel. Wear ear muffs or ear plugs
which were fitted by a trained professional.
High voltage is used in the operation of this equipment. Turn IR (infra-red) power switch
only when using infra-red periscopes M24. Be sure that IR power cables are connected to
prevent accidental shock to personnel.
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
WARNING
HAZARDOUS-NOISE
1.
Hearing protection (helmet) required.
2.
Double hearing protection (helmet and ear plugs) required on road marches at speeds over
15 mph.
WARNING
Before you work around tracked vehicles, remove rings, bracelets, and wristwatches. These
items may be caught on projections and cause injury or may be shorted across an electrical
circuit and cause severe burns and electrical shock.
WARNING
FRH hydraulic fluid may contain Tricresyl Phosphate which, if taken internally, can produce
patalysis.
Hydraulic fluid may be absorbed through the skin.
Wear long sleeves, gloves,
goggles, and face shield.
If FRH gets in eyes, wash them immediately and get medical aid
immediately.
If FRH gets on skin,
thoroughly wash with soap and water.
Wash hands
thoroughly prior to eating or smoking.
Application of these measures is considered an effective
control of the hazard.
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