EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (cont) - TM-9-2350-267-10_272

TM-9-2350-267-10 Carrier Personnel Full Tracked Armored M113A2 2350-01-068-4077 Carrier Command Post Light Tracked M577A2 2350-01-068-4089 Manual
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TM 9-2350-267-10 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - Continued Portable Fire Extinguisher CO₂ WARNING l Remain CALM. Avoid breathing CO₂. It may quickly cause rapid breathing, loss of consciousness, and suffocation. Quickly exit vehicle if situation permits. If unable to exit, ventilate to remove the extinguisher gas. The driver is at the greatest risk. Ventilate thevehicle before reentry. Failure to follow this emergency procedure can result in serious injury or death to personnel. l Fire extinguisher CO₂can cause severe burns. Do not touch the cone when using fire extinguisher or discharge directly on skin. l Handle fire extinguisher carefully. Do not bang or drop cylinder. 1. Immediately notify other crew members, particularlythe driver, of fire detection and intent to use the portable fire extinguisher CO₂. NOTE If vent door will not open or blower motor does not operate in ventilation mode, the driver should open driver’s hatch and other crew members should open the remaining hatches and doors. 2. The driver must immediately pull down on air duct control handle (1) to open the vent door and turn VENTILATOR BLOWER switch (2) to EXHAUST. Change 1 2-236.1

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