TM 5-4310-387-14Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONSParagraphPage2-10General ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................2-102-11Set Up and Preparation for Use ................................ ................................ ...................2-102-12Operating Procedures ................................ ................................ ................................ ..2-102-10. General. This section contains procedures for placing the air compressor into operation and for servicing SCUBAcylinders.2-11. Set Up and Preparations for Use.a.Test ambient air for carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide contamination in accordance with FM 20-11-1 for airpurity standards.b.Make certain that no exhaust from running vehicle engines are in the vicinity of the unit.c.Position compressor unit so that exhaust fumes from the engine are blown away from the unit.d.Connect plastic hose of pre-filter (1) to the compressor air intake filter (2) and locate pre-filter (3) on groundupwind from compressor exhaust (figure 2-3).e.Reposition unit accordingly as the wind changes direction.2-12. Operating Procedures. (Refer to warnings and cautions, para 1-11).a.PriortoStartUp.(1) Perform your before operations (B) preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS table 2-1).WARNINGDiesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not store or use diesel fuel near open flame orextreme heat emitting devices such as heaters, welders torches, lanterns, etc.Use diesel fuel only in a well ventilated area. Do not fill tank with engine running.(2) Fill the engine fuel tank with clean, fresh diesel fuel, type #2, or 2D. Do not mix oil with diesel fuel. Do notuse gasoline fuel additives or other starting fluids in fuel tank. Do not overfill or spill. If fuel is spilled, wipeup immediately.2-10
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