TM 9-2320-289-20
10-31. GAS-PARTICULATE FILTER MAINTENANCE (Ml 010).
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
• Both battery negative cables disconnected.
• Four Iockwashers
(See paragraph 4-38)
• Dry cleaning solvent
(Item 15, Appendix C)
Manual References
• FM 3-5
• TM 10-277
• TM 9-2320-289-10
General Safety Instructions
• If filter has been used in a Nuclear, Biological, or Chemical (NBC) environment special
precautions must be taken.
• Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and must not be used near open flame. Use only in a
well-ventilated area.
WARNING
• Only authorized and trained personnel are to remove and service
gas-particulate filters that have been used in an NBC environment. See
local SOP for disposing contaminated filters. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious illness or death to personnel.
• Special protective clothing (See TM 10-277) must be used and special
safety measures and decontamination procedures (See FM 3-5) must
be followed when replacing contaminated filters. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious illness or death to personnel.
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