OPERATION IN UNUSUAL WEATHER CONDITIONS

Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE - TM-10-3835-223-13P_49

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TM 10-3835-223-13&P 2-10. OPERATION IN UNUSUAL WEATHER CONDITIONS CAUTION Do not spray power pack with water. Remove power pack before cleaning frame unit. (1) If clean, fresh water is available, rinse off dust and dirt from frame unit. Pay particular attention to frame unit rollers, drive wheel, and hose reel bearing hubs. Wipe water from hydraulic cylinder rod and allow frame unit to dry. Apply hydraulic oil to cylinder rod. (2) If clean fresh water is not available, wipe dust and dirt from hydraulic cylinder rod. Lubricate rod with a light coat of hydraulic oil. Wipe dust and dirt from drive wheel and power pack quick disconnect couplings. c. Operation in Salt Air or Sea Spray. Salt spray and salt air greatly accelerate corrosion of metal surfaces. Salt must be removed from the equipment as quickly as possible. CAUTION Do not spray power pack with water. Remove power pack before cleaning frame unit. (1) After hose deployment, clean frame unit with clean fresh water. Store empty frame units in a protected area away from salt spray. Wipe salt spray from power pack with a cloth dampened in clean, fresh water. (2) During retrieval, rinse salt, sand, and dirt from hose with clean fresh water. Winding wet, salty hose onto hose reel can result in severe corrosion. (3) After operation, rinse off salt spray, dust and dirt from frame unit and hoses with clean fresh water. Pay particular attention to frame unit rollers, drive wheel, hose reel bearing hubs and hydraulic cylinder rod. Wipe off excess water and allow frame unit to dry. (3) Apply a light coat of weapons oil, or similar lubricant, to all bare metal surfaces. (4) Shelter equipment from salt spray with canvas cover or similar material d. Operation in Freezing Weather. When operating in freezing weather, observe the following precautions: WARNING To avoid frostbite in extremely cold weather, wear mitten/protective gloves during operation. Change mittens/protective gloves immediately if they get w e t . (1) When not in use, shelter equipment from freezing rain and snow with canvas cover or similar material. (2) During operation, remove build up of ice from drive wheel, hose reel hubs, and brakes. Protect control cable switches from freezing rain and snow. 2-31/(2-32Blank)

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