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CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 3 OF 4

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REPAIR HULL BY WELDING — Continued

f.

Clean work area often. Do not let magnesium particles build up.

WARNING

Improper disposal of magnesium can cause a fire or explosion. Do not expose magnesium

to high temperatures. Let magnesium dry beforeplacinginsealedmetal containers. Label

containers and ship to a Class 1 hazardous waste disposal site.

g.

Dispose of magnesium chips and filings according to regulations.

EXTERNAL FUEL TANKS (M981 AND M1064 ONLY)

WARNING

Fuel fumes can explode and burn you. Before welding:

Drain all fuel.

Disconnect and cap all fuel and vent lines.

Purge fuel residue and fumes by steam cleaning.

Purge air from fuel tank with CO2.

1.

Observe the safety precautions for fuel tanks before welding.

PLASTIC MOLDING MATERIAL

WARNING

Do not weld on plastic molding material. Welding on plastic molding creates toxic fumes.

Fumes are hazardous to your health and can result in death.

1.

Welding on plastic molding material is not authorized. Do not attempt to weld on these parts. Replace part or notify your

supervisor. The following is a list of plastic molding material parts and their locations:

a.

Driver’s power plant compartment access panel.

b.

Power plant rear compartment access panel.

c.

Driver’s seat upholstered backrest.

d.

All armor made of plastic molding material.

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