TM 10-5430-243-12&P 0006 00 0006 00-3 3. Chemical detection and decontamination. WARNING Do not use decontamination spray on personnel. It could cause personal injury. a. Use M8 paper from the M256 chemical agent detector kit or M9 paper to determine if liquid agent is present on the surface of the equipment. b. If the M8 or M9 paper indicates that liquid chemical agent is present, rinse the exposed portion of the collapsible tank with a liberal amount of water. When the tactical situation permits, wash the collapsible tank with soapy water and rinse. c. If exposure to liquid agent is known or suspected, clean all exposed skin, clothing, and personal gear in that order using M258A1 kit. Use the buddy system. Wash exposed skin and thoroughly decontaminate as soon as tactical situation permits. Decontamination procedures take time based on the tactical situation. EMERGENCY REPAIR PROCEDURESGeneral Cuts or tears in the water tank smaller than 6½ inches are repaired with sealing clamps. Small punctures are repaired using the wooden plugs. Damage larger than 6½ inches requires replacement of water tank. Emergency Repairs Using Wood Plugs In emergencies, as an immediate temporary measure, the wood plugs may be used for sealing small holes or punctures. The size of the hole or tear will determine the size of the wood plug to be used. 1. For holes (tears) up to approximately 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) in size, use the 3.0-inch (7.62 cm) long plug. 2. For holes (tears) up to approximately 1.0 inch (2.54 cm) in size, use the 4.50-inch (11.43 cm) long plug. 3. For holes (tears) up to approximately 1.5 inch (3.81 cm) in size, use the 5.25-inch (12.7 cm) long plug. Select the size of the plug needed to fit (seal) the tank puncture. Wet the plug and insert in the puncture hole. Twist the plug clockwise (to the right) until the leak is either stopped or slowed. Regular follow-up inspection should be made of the wood plugs, possible tightening may be necessary if the leaks continue. Eventually, if a leak is not totally stopped, the use of a small sealing clamp may be necessary.
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