TM-9-2350-238-20-1
HULL AND RELATED COMPONENTS RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MAY 1994
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TM 9-2350-238-20-1
WARNING (CONT)
GENERAL
Dry cleaning solvent (SD2) is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use
only in well ventilated areas.
High-pressure nitrogen gas is used in this equipment. Keep face and body clear of release valves,
filling plugs, and bleed valves. Failure to observe safety precautions may result in injury or death.
Unusable CARC mixtures are considered hazardous waste and will require disposal in accordance
with Federal, state, DOD, DA, and local installation waste regulations. Consult the installation
environmental office for proper disposal guidance. Mixed CARC is extremely flammable-use only
in well ventilated areas, keep away from open flames, heat, sparks and other ignition sources.
For brush/roller painting in confined spaces, an airline respirator is required, unless an air
sampling shows exposure to be below standards. If the air sampling is below standards,
either chemical cartridge or airline respirators are required.
Spot painters applying CARC paint by brush or roller must wear clothing and gloves affording
full coverage.
Do not use water, alcohol, or amine based solvents to thin or remove CARC paints. Use of
these solvents with CARC paints can produce chemical reactions resulting in nausea, disease,
burns, or severe illness to personnel.
Do not use paint solvents to remove paint/coating from your skin.
Mix paint/coating in a well-ventilated mixing room or spraying area away from open flames.
Personnel mixing paint/coating should wear eye protection.
Use paint/coating with adequate ventilation.
Personnel grinding or sanding on painted equipment should use high efficiency air purifying
respirators.
Do not weld or cut CARC-coated metal. Substances causing skin or respiratory irritation
may be released. Before applying heat, sand or grind paint down to bare metal on area
four inches to either side of the area you plan to weld or cut.
Vehicle has no brakes when powerplant is disconnected. Failure to securely block front and rear
vehicle tracks could cause injury to personnel or damage to vehicle or other equipment if vehicle is
free to roll out of control.
Ensure that vehicle cannot roll out of control. Block vehicle with 12 x 24-in. (30 x 61-cm) wood
blocks placed under front and rear of each track.
Brake foot pedal is spring-loaded. Before working in forward area of driver’s compartment, ensure
vehicle tracks are blocked and parking brake is released.
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