TM 9--2350--292--10
GAS--PARTICULATE FILTER UNIT
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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Gas--Particulate Filter Change Requirements, Particulate Filter Change Requirements
WARNING
GAS--PARTICULATE FILTER CHANGE REQUIREMENTS
Notify unit maintenance to replace the gas--particulate filter of the filter unit when any one of the following conditions
exists:
1. Physical damage.
2. Water-soaked.
3. Low airflow to the masks which is not found to be caused by clogged particulate filter, incorrect hose connections
or low electrical power.
4. 5,000-mile (8,045 km) vehicle overhaul (peacetime operations).
5. 10,000 hours of vehicle operation (wartime operations), no chemical agents used.
6. 1,500 hours (approximately 5 months) of vehicle operation(wartime operations), chemical agents used.
7. After each NBC attack (as soon as possible).
8. At beginning of combat conditions and when the use of NBC agents is expected.
PARTICULATE FILTER CHANGE REQUIREMENTS
Notify unit maintenance to replace the M13 particulate filter when any one of the following conditions exists:
1. Physical damage.
2. The M12A1 gas filter is changed.
3. The particulate filter becomes clogged, resulting in not enough air flow to each crew member station.
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