Agent in Bags.

TM 3-1040-214-12

Figure 4-4. Filling agent tanks.

(2) Obtain

filling

hopper

funnel,

(f) Flush the exterior of the equipment

available.

with water. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth.

(3) Obtain one bag of agent.

(g) Use pressurized air (5 to 10 psi), if

available, to thoroughly dry the equipment.

NOTE

(19) Agent tanks filled with agent must be kept

Agent in one bag is sufficient to fill

in an upright position (Fig. 1-1) to prevent clogging and

both agent tanks.

malfunction of equipment.

(4) Close the pressure tank valve by turning

b. Agent in Bags.

the valve handle (Fig. 2-1) clockwise.

(1) Obtain the following protective equipment

(5) Open the shutoff valve by turning the

for personnel involved in filling operation.

shutoff valve handle (Fig. 2-1) counterclockwise.

(a) Protec tive mask.

(b) Protective mask hood.

NOTE

(c) Rubber gloves.

If a hissing noise is heard, wait until

it stops.

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