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SUFFOCATION. Breathing air with carbon monoxide produces
symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of muscular control, a sleepy
feeling, and coma. Permanent BRAIN DAMAGE or death can result
from heavy exposure. Carbon monoxide can become dangerously
concentrated under conditions of no ventilation. Precautions MUST
be followed to ensure personnel are safe whenever personnel
heaters or engine is operated for any purpose. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
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Carbon monoxide is in exhaust fumes of fuel-burning heaters and
internal combustion engines.
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DO NOT operate engine or personnel heater in a closed place without
proper ventilation. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or
death to personnel.
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DO NOT idle engine for long periods without ventilator blower
operation. If tactical situation permits, open hatches.
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NEVER sleep in a HET Tractor when the heater is operating or the
engine is idling.
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Do not drive HET Tractor with inspection plates, cover plates, or
engine compartment covers removed unless necessary for
maintenance purposes. Failure to comply may result in serious injury
or death to personnel.
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BE ALERT at all times during HET Tractor operation for exhaust
odors and exposure symptoms. If either is present, IMMEDIATELY
VENTILATE personnel compartments. If symptoms persist, move
affected personnel to fresh air and keep warm. DO NOT PERMIT
PHYSICAL EXERCISE. If necessary, give artificial respiration and
get immediate medical attention. For artificial respiration, refer to FM
4-25.11. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to
personnel.
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BE AWARE that the gas particulate filter unit or field protection mask
for nuclear-biological-chemical protection WILL NOT offer safety
from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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