Figure 1-1. M4 emergency incendiary document destroyer.

TM 3-1375-201-10

b. 55-Gallon Metal Outer Drum. The 55-gallon metal

half-round metal ring, which fits over the outer lip of the

cover, and is equipped with a lever that draws or loosens

outer drum, with removable cover, is used as an

the ring. The lever rests in a catch to hold it closed.

incinerator into which up to 120 pounds of documents

can be burned. The drum also serves as the shipping

(3) Gasket The gasket is a round, synthetic

and storage container. The drum is shipped with a drum

rubber ring approximately 23-1/ inches in diameter. The

cover/gasket and lever lock ring secured in place with a

gasket is cemented to the outer drum cover.

wire lead seal. Operating instructions are attached to the

underside of drum cover.

c. Screen Cover. The screen cover consists of a

(1) Outer drum cover. The outer drum cover

disk of a 2mesh lh6-inch stainless steel wire cloth welded

is of one piece formed steel with an outer lip. When

to a steel cover band. The screen cover is folded so that

installed on the metal outer drum, it fits over the bead of

it fits inside the fiberboard inner drum.

the open end of the steel drum body. When the lever

lock ring is installed, the drum is sealed.

CAUTION

Never remove the fiberboard inner drum from the

(2) Lever lock ring. The lever lock ring is a

55gallon metal outer drum.

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