TM 5-4310-387-14
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
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General ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................
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Set Up and Preparation for Use ................................ ................................ ...................
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Operating Procedures ................................ ................................ ................................ ..
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2-10. General. This section contains procedures for placing the air compressor into operation and for servicing SCUBA
cylinders.
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 air
purity 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 ground
upwind 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.
Prior to Start Up.
(1) Perform your before operations (B) preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS table 2-1).
WARNING
Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not store or use diesel fuel near open flame or
extreme 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 not
use gasoline fuel additives or other starting fluids in fuel tank. Do not overfill or spill. If fuel is spilled, wipe
up immediately.
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