TM 9-2350-287-10EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (continued)WARNING• 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 thevehicle before reentry. Failure tofollow this emergency procedure can result in serious injuryor death to personnel.• Fire extinguisher CO2 can cause severe burns. Do not touchthe cone when using fire extinguisher or discharge directlyon skin.• Handle fire extinguisher carefully. Do not bang or dropcylinder.3.Pull latch (6) to release fire extinguisher (5). Remove fire extinguisher (5).4.Break safety wire and remove ring pin (3).5.Aim discharge nozzle (7) at base of flames.6.Squeeze trigger (4) to operate and direct the discharge at the fire until extinguished.7.After discharging fire extinguisher, crew members, if able, will exit the vehicle to preventoverexposure to CO2. Ventilate the vehicle prior to reentry.8.If unable to exit, continue ventilation of the vehicle to clear all smoke, fire fumes, and CO2.2-232Change 1
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