FOR INFORMATION ON FIRST AID: Reference FM 4-25.11. (WP 0113)
WARNING
MODIFICATION HAZARD
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Unauthorized modifications to, alterations to, or installations on this
equipment are prohibited and are in violation of AR 750-10.
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Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel or damage
to equipment.
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE (EXHAUST GAS) CAN CAUSE DEATH
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Carbon monoxide is in exhaust fumes of fuel-burning heaters and
internal combustion engines.
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Carbon monoxide does not have color or smell and can cause death.
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.
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Carbon monoxide can become dangerously concentrated under
conditions of no ventilation.
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The following precautions MUST be followed to ensure personnel are
safe whenever personnel heater or main or auxiliary engine is
operated for any purpose:
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DO NOT operate personnel heater or engine of vehicle in
enclosed area without adequate ventilation. Failure to comply
may result in 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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DO NOT drive any vehicle with inspection plates, cover plates,
or engine compartment covers removed unless necessary for
maintenance purposes. Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel.
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NEVER sleep in a vehicle when the heater is operating or the
engine is idling.
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BE AWARE that the gas particulate filter unit or the field
protection mask for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and
TM 9-2320-360-10
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