TM 9-2350-287-10EMERGENCY PROCEDURESPortable Fire Extinguisher CO2WARNING• Remain CALM. Avoid breathing CO2. It may quickly causerapid 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 thegreatest risk. Ventilate the vehicle before reentry. Failure tofollow this emergency procedure can result in serious injuryor death to personnel.• Fire extinguisher CO2can cause severe burns. Do not touchthe cone when using fire extinguisher or discharge directlyon skin.• Handle fire extinguisher carefully. Do not bang or dropcylinder.1.Immediately notify othercrew members, particularly the driver, of fire detection and intentto use the portable extinguisher CO2.NOTEIf vent door will not open or blower motor does not operatein ventilation mode, the driver should open driver’s hatchand othercrew members should open the remaining hatchesand doors.2.The driver must immediately pull down on air duct control handle (1) to open the vent doorand turn VENTILATOR BLOWER switch (2) to EXHAUST.Change 12-231
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