TM 5-4320-302-14
2-5. OPERATING PROCEDURE
WARNING
Carbon monoxide is produced by the internal combustion engine of this pump. Death may result
if personnel fail to observe safety precautions.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, deadly poisonous gas which, when breathed, deprives
the body of oxygen and causes suffocation. Exposure to air contaminated with carbon monoxide
produces symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of muscle control, or apparent drowsiness.
Coma, permanent brain damage, or death can result from severe exposure.
Carbon monoxide occurs in the exhaust fumes of internal combustion engines and becomes
dangerously concentrated under conditions of inadequate ventilation. Observe the following
safety precautions whenever the engine is running:
· Operate engine in a ventilated area only.
· Do not idle the engine for long periods without maintaining adequate ventilation.
· Be alert at all times for exhaust odors and exposure symptoms.
· Be aware: the field protective mask for chemical biological radiological (CBR) protection will not
protect you from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Expose victims to fresh air, keep warm, and do not permit physical exercise. For artificial
respiration, refer to FM21-11. Seek medical attention. Administer oxygen, if available.
GOOD VENTILATION IS THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST EXHAUST POISONING.
a. Setup Instructions. Proper selection of an operating site is important for efficient and trouble-free pump
operation. Since the pump unit is self-contained, it can be moved to the most favorable operating site. Select operating
site with the following characteristics:
(1) Locate unit as close as possible to the water to be pumped. Keep the suction hose and the amount of lift as
short as possible.
(2) The operating site should be as level as possible (no more than 15 degrees slope) or the engine lubrication
system may not work properly.
(3) Keep the suction and discharge hoses as short and straight as possible.
(4) Allow adequate space to permit support of the suction and discharge hoses where they enter the pump.
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