TM 3-4230-204-12&P
OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
B - Before
A - After
Procedures
Equipment Is
Item
Interval
Item to be
Check for and have repaired
Not Ready/
No.
B
A
Inspected
or adjusted as necessary
Available If:
1
M11 DECON
WARNING
Nitrogen cylinder is highly pressurized.
Misuse of nitrogen cylinder can cause
personal injury.
Before performing any maintenance on the
M11 DECON, be sure that it is not pressurized
by removing nitrogen cylinder, lifting handle
pointing nozzle away from yourself and other
personnel, and depressing thumb lever.
a. Be sure M11 DECON is clean and the outside is not.
M11 DECON is corroded.
rusted or corroded.
b. Be sure no parts are broken or missing. parts.
M11 DECON has broken or missing
c. Be sure sealing wire is unbroken then proceed to d. If
sealing wire is broken, do the following steps:
(1) Remove M11 DECON from bracket.
M11 DECON has been filled with DS2
(2) Pull nitrogen cylinder (refer to page 2-5) and check to
and charged with nitrogen.
see if seal has been punctured. If punctured, discard
nitrogen cylinder as it must be replaced after step 5.
(3) Raise handle to lock position.
(4) Aim M11 DECON in safe direction away from all
personnel. Momentarily press down on thumb lever. If
spray is noted, empty in accordance with unit SOP.
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