TM 5-3895-370-14&P2-16. CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING BITUMINOUS HOSES (CONT).WARNINGAlways use an assistant when handling bituminous hoses or serious injury topersonnel may result.(1)With the aid of an assistant, removebituminous hose(s) (1) from hose storageracks (2).(2)Remove dust cover (3) from nipple (4) oninlet and/or outlet port (5).(3)Inspect nipple (4) for tar or bituminousmaterial.WARNING·Drycleaning solvent (P-D-680) is TOXIC and flammable. Wear protectivegoggles and gloves; use only in a well-ventilated area; avoid contact with skin,eyes, and clothes and do not breathe vapors. Keep away from heat or flame.Never smoke when using solvent; the flash point for type I drycleaning solventis 100°F (38°C) and for type II is 140°F (60°C). Failure to do so may result ininjury or death to personnel. P-D-680 type III is a substitute for types I and II inthis application. The flash point for type III is 200°F (93°C).·Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give offharmful vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death,keep away from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent,or sealing compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap andwater.·If personnel become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get freshair and medical help. If solvent contacts skin or clothes, flush with cold water.If solvent contacts eyes, immediately flush eyes with water and get immediatemedical attention.(4)If nipple (4) has tar or bituminous material on it, clean with drycleaning solvent.(5)Remove dust cover (6) from hose end (7).WARNINGBefore connecting hose, ensure that inside of hose is not blocked by tar or debris.Damage to equipment or injury to personnel may result.(6)Place hose end (7) over nipple (4).2-30
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