TM 9-2350-238-10
OPERATION OF AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT–CONTINUED
OPERATING GAS-PARTICULATE FILTER UNIT–CONTINUED
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CREW GAS-PARTICULATE
Check that each hose assembly (1) is
securely attached to quick-disconnect
outlet (2) on side of air purifier (3).
Check that electrical power cable (4) is
securely connected to connector on back
of air purifier (3).
Check that unused quick-disconnect
outlets (2) on air purifier (3) are covered
with air flow control caps (5).
Check that MASTER switch (6) on
driver’s instrument panel is in ON
position.
Put on protective mask and adjust
facepiece (7).
Slide spring clip (8) off air intake holes in
air purifier (3) until openings are com-
pletely uncovered.
Set AIR PURIFIER switch (9) to ON.
NOTE
Make sure air purifier is
operating by placing hand near
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FILTER UNIT
dust outlets on end plate of unit
and detecting a small but
noticeable flow of air.
Remove air hose (1) from holding clip
(10) and couple to canister (1 1 ) of pro-
tective mask.
Reverse above steps when stopping gas-
particulate filter unit.
Record duration of any chemical attack
and type of agent used.
Do not remove contaminated
filters from filter unit. Notify
NBC unit maintenance officer
assigned to remove and dispose
of contaminated filters.
Compute remaining protective capability
of filter unit. Refer to chart on page
2-96. Notify NBC unit maintenance per-
sonnel when 100 replacement units have
been used.
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