TM 3-1040-262-13&P
c. Filling from the Plastic Bag.
Filling must be done in a safe area as designated by the
(1) Remove the agent container assembly
local commander.
b. Filling from the Plastic Container (3 Gallon)
(2) Secure or have the agent container held
(1) Remove the agent container assembly
in an upright position.
(2) Secure or have the agent container held
container and remove the quickdisconnect coupling with
in an upright position.
preformed packing.
(3) Obtain a plastic container of CS dry
(4) Obtain a plastic bag of CS dry agent and
agent.
cut a corner off of the bag. Carefully pour the CS dry
(4) Before opening the plastic container
agent into the agent container.
vigorously shake the container to break up any lumps.
(5) When the transfer is complete, install the
(5) Remove the shipping tape from the screw
quickdisconnect coupling back into the container and
cap on the plastic container and remove the screw cap
secure in place using the wing nut.
from the pouring spout.
(6) Insert
the
cam
action
closure,
(6) Insert the sediment strainer element (fig.
decontaminate, and install the support collar. Place the
4-2) into the neck of
the plastic container.
cam action closure in the quickdisconnect coupling half.
(7) Screw the filling adapter end of the agent
The cam action closure is adjustable. Turn the center
transfer tube assembly (fig. 4-2) on the pouring spout.
stem clockwise to tighten snugly before closing the
(8) Couple the quickdisconnect coupling end
stem. Lock the closure in place to prevent spillage of
of the agent transfer tube assembly to the male coupling
residual CS dry agent. Clean any spilled CS dry agent
half on the agent container.
off the exterior of the agent container with a rag soaked
(9) Raise the plastic container of agent to a
in the decontaminating solution.
450 angle (approx.) above the agent container (fig. 1-3)
Install support collar.
with the agent transfer tube assembly fully extended.
Repeat the lowering and raising of the plastic container
until it is empty.
4-12.
Filling Agent Container With Talc
(10) When transfer of CS dry agent is
completed lower the agent transfer tube assembly and
Talc is used for training. Filling procedures are the
then disconnect it from the agent container male
same as for CS dry agent. (Talc is item number 4 or 5
coupling half.
(11) Place the cam action closure in the
quickdisconnect coupling half. The cam action closure
4-13. Charging Air Cylinder
is adjustable. Turn the center stem clockwise to tighten
a. General. The air cylinder can be charged using
snugly before closing the stem. Lock the closure in
the following compressors:
place to prevent spillage of residual CS dry agent.
Clean any spilled CS dry agent off the exterior of the
agent container with a rag soaked in the
decontaminating solution. Install support collar.
(2) The 3,000 psi, 4 cfm, wheel mounted
(12) Shake residuals of agent that are inside
reciprocating air compressor.
the agent transfer tube assembly back into the plastic
container. Remove the agent transfer tube assembly
WARNING
from the plastic container.
(13) Install the screw cap on the pouring spout
Secure the air cylinder and both
of the plastic container. Retain the plastic container for
ends of the charging hose before
use if residual CS dry agent in the agent container
needs to be "backfilled" into the plastic container after
injury.
mission is completed.
(14) Decontaminate the agent transfer tube
b. AN-M4 Series Compressors.
assembly and the sediment strainer element (para 4-
16).
(1) Remove the air cylinder from the frame
(2) Connect the pressure check gage
assembly (fig. 4-2) from the M254 service kit to the
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