TM 3-1040-262-13&P
h. Couple the quickdisconnect coupling end of the
4-10.1
Filling Agent Container Assembly with CR
agent transfer tube assembly to the male coupling half
Liquid Agent
on the empty agent container.
i.
Raise the CR liquid agent metal container to a
WARNINGS
450 angle above the agent container with the agent
Personnel filling an agent container
transfer tube assembly fully extended.
assembly with CR liquid agent must wear
j.
Repeat the lowering and raising of the CR
protective masks, gloves, and hoods.
liquid agent metal container until it is empty.
Filling must be done in a safe area
k.
When transfer of CR liquid agent is completed,
designated by the local commander. CR
disconnect the agent transfer tube assembly from the
liquid agent causes tearing and a painful
agent container male quickdisconnect coupling half.
burning sensation in the eyes, nose, throat,
l.
Insert the cam action closure in the agent
and skin. It can cause difficult breathing.
container male coupling half. Make sure that the cam
Wash hands thoroughly before eating or
action closure is adjusted to insure a tight fit when
smoking after using CR liquid agent.
locked. Install support collar.
a. CR liquid agent is available in 3 gallon metal
m. Disconnect the agent transfer tube assembly
containers.
from the empty metal container. Install the screw cap on
b. Remove the agent container assembly from
the pouring spout of the metal container.
the frame and harness assembly (para 2-4, steps a
n.
Decontaminate the agent transfer tube
through i).
assembly (para 4-16). Return the tube assembly to the
c. Secure or have the agent container held in an
M254 service kit packing chest (para 4-5).
upright position.
o.
Retain the empty metal container for use if
d. Obtain a metal container filled with 3 gallons of
residua CR liquid agent in the agent container needs to
CR liquid agent.
be "backfilled" into the metal container after mission is
e. Remove the shipping tape from the screw cap.
completed.
Discard tape.
p.
If the filled agent container assembly is to be
f. Remove the screw cap from the pouring spout
assembled to a frame and harness assembly, perform
on the CR liquid agent container.
procedure in paragraph 2-4, steps I through p.
g. Use the agent transfer tube assembly (from the
M254 service kit), and screw the filling adapter end on
the pouring spout.
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