TM-9-2350-238-34-1
HULL AND RELATED COMPONENTS, RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MARCH 1994
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RADIATION HAZAR D
TRITIUM(
H
3
)
Rules and Regulation s
Copies of the following rules and regulations are maintained at HQ, AMCCOM Rock Island, IL
61299-6000. Copies may be requested or information obtained by contacting the AMCCO M
Radiological Protection Officer (RPO), AUTOVON 793-2964, Commercial (309) 782-2964 .
10CFR Part 19--Notices, Instructions, and Reports to Workers; Inspections.
10CFR Part 20--Standards for Protection Against Radiation.
NRC license, license condition, and license application.
Safety Precaution s
The radioactive material used in these instruments is tritium gas ( H
3
) sealed in pyrex tubes. It poses
no significant hazard to the repair person when intact. These sources illuminate the instrumentation
for night operations. Tampering with or removal of the sources in the field is prohibited by Federal
law. In the event there is no illumination, notify the local RPO. Do not attempt to repair or replace
the instrument in the field. If skin contact is made with any area contaminated with tritium, immed-
iately wash with nonabrasive soap and water.
Identificatio n
Radioactive self-luminous sources are identified by means of radioactive warning labels (as above).
These labels should not be defaced or removed and should be replaced immediately when
necessary. Refer to the local RPO or the AMCCOM RPO for instructions on handling, storage, or
disposal .
Storage and Shippin g
All radioactively illuminated instruments or modules which are defective will be evacuated to a depot
maintenance activity. These items must be placed in a plastic bag and packaged in the shipping
container from which the replacement was taken before evacuation to a higher echelon is made.
Spare equipment must be stored in the shipping container, as received, until installed on the
weapon. Storage of these items is recommended to be in an outdoor shed-type storage or
unoccupied building .
GENERA L
Dry cleaning solvent (SD2) is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use
only in well-ventilated areas.
Solvent vapors are toxic. Do not use solvent in a confined space. Avoid long periods of breathing
solvent vapors and/or contact with skin.
Prolonged breathing of fuel vapors can be fatal. If eyes or skin become irritated by diesel fuel, flush
with water .
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