TM 5-3825-270-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION FOR DUST CONTROL AGENT USE
INITIAL SETUP:
Materials/Parts
Materials/Parts (cont.)
Gloves, Chemical Oil Protective (WP 0088, Table
Goggles, Industrial (WP 0088, Table 1, Item 14)
1, Item 13)
Soil Stabilization Additive (WP 0088, Table 1, Item
31)
PREPARATION FOR DUST CONTROL AGENT USE
WARNING
Soil stabilization additive may be irritating to the eyes and skin. Use protective gloves and
goggles. Use in a well-ventilated area. First aid for ingestion: Drink 1 to 2 glasses of milk or
water. Seek immediate medical attention. First aid for skin contact: remove contaminated
clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention. First aid for eye contact: flush with water for 15 minutes or until irritation subsides.
If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. First aid for inhalation: move to fresh air. If not
breathing, provide artificial respiration. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Failure
to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Soil stabilization additive must be diluted with water to a concentration ratio that is in
accordance with the manufacturers recommendation for the required application.
A common dilution ratio used is 3:1 (3 gallons [11 L] ) of water for each gallon of soil
stabilization additive) which is 825 gallons (3,123 L) of water for each 275 gallons (1,041
L) of soil stabilization additive. At this 3:1 dilution ratio, a full 3,000 gallon (11,356 L) water
distributor tank load will require 2,250 gallons (8,517 L) of water and 750 gallons (2,839
L) of soil stabilization additive.
1.
Fill water distributor with half of water required for intended dilution ratio and total load. It is recommended to
2.
Unstow one suction hose (WP 0078).
3.
Remove cap (Figure 1, Item 4) from connection point C1 (Figure 1, Item 1).
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