TM-9-1200-215-34-P
AUTOMATIC FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM (AFCS)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FEBRUARY 1999
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WARNING
•
Dry cleaning solvent, mineral spirits, and paint thinners are flammable and should not be
used near an open flame.
Fire extinguishers should be nearby when these materials are
used.
Use these cleaners only in well–ventilated areas.
Failure to comply may result in
personnel injury.
•
Cleaners evaporate quickly and thus cause drying and/or irritation of skin or eyes.
Opera-
tors using cleaners must wear protective gloves.
Do not allow contact with eyes.
Failure to
comply may result in personnel injury.
•
Do not use diesel fuel oil, gasoline, or benzene for cleaning.
These solvents decompose
rubber.
Failure to comply may result in personnel injury.
•
Gas bottles are similar in size and shape and can be mistaken for one another.
Use only
nitrogen.
Nitrogen bottles are gray with two black stripes.
Performing this task with the
wrong gas may result in personnel injury or damage to equipment.
•
Nitrogen can cause asphyxia by depleting the local oxygen supply.
Do not use in an unven-
tilated area or with direct flow toward the face.
Failure to comply may result in personnel
injury.
•
CARC is hazardous.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for the preparation and application
of this material.
Failure to comply may result in personnel injury.
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Refer to manufacturer’s labels, FM 21–11, and local policies for any first aid procedures related to the use of this
equipment.
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