TM-9-2320-272-23-5
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 5 OF 5
SEPTEMBER 2012
TM-9-2320-272-23-5 - Page 6 of 623
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 severe exposure.
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Carbon monoxide occurs in exhaust fumes from internal combustion engines. It also
occurs in exhaust fumes from engine coolant heater (arctic machine only). Carbon
monoxide can become dangerously concentrated under conditions of inadequate
ventilation. The following precautions must observed to ensure safety of personnel
when engine of vehicle is operated.
1.
DO NOT operate engine in enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
2.
DO NOT idle engine without adequate ventilation.
3.
DO NOT drive machine with inspection plates or cover plates removed.
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 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if necessary
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Notify a Medic
6.
BE AWARE. The field protective mask for Nuclear-Biological-Chemical (NBC)
protection will not protect you from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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