TM 3-4240-280-10
TM 3-4240-280-10
TM 3-4240-280-10
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<strong>TM</strong> 3-<strong>4240</strong>-<strong>280</strong>-<strong>10</strong><br />
2-6. M <strong>10</strong>A1 CANISTER REPLACEMENT CRITERIA.<br />
a. The canister will be replaced under the following conditions when In use in a combat zone, rapid deployment unit (24 hours or less), or a special operation<br />
(e.g. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Technical Escort, or Chemical Accident/Incident Response Association (CAIRA)).<br />
(1) If the nozzle Is damaged, heavily rusted or Insecurely fastened to the canister body.<br />
(2) if canister has been physically damaged (racks or breaks) or dents over 114 Inch deep, rust or pitting over large areas.<br />
(3) If over <strong>10</strong>% of the same are corroded.<br />
(4) If canister has been immersed in water.<br />
(5) When excessive breathing resistance is expend and visual Inspection reveals that the canister is clogged with dust (A canister clogged with dust will<br />
Increase breathing resistance but will not Impair the ability of the canister to remove CB agents.)<br />
(6) If S-3-3-2 lists the lot number of the canister as unserviceable.<br />
(7) if the canister has been in service for two years. NBC NCO will notify solder.<br />
(8) Every 30 days after exposure to a toxic agent and after each confirmed attack with blood agents.<br />
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