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 TM 55-1905-242-14
OPERATOR, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
FOR LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED (LCM-8) (ALL VESSELS WITH MOD 2 APPLICATION)
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
The LCM-8 Mod 2 is outfitted with both Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and dry chemical portable hand held fire extinguishers.
Operation of both fire extinguisher types is similar and is described below.
1.
Carry the fire extinguisher (1) in an upright position and approach the fire as closely as the heat permits.
2.
Remove the locking pin (2) from the valve (3).
WARNING
Carbon dioxide released by the carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is very cold. Do not
allow unprotected body parts to come in contact with the extinguisher's horn during
discharge. Failure to comply could result in frostbite, serious injury, or death.
Grasp the hose (4) on the dry chemical extinguisher or the handle (5) on the CO2 extinguisher. Unprotected body parts
3.
must not come in contact with the CO2 horn (6) during discharge.
4.
Squeeze the release lever (7), and at the same time, direct the flow of dry chemical or CO2 toward the base of the flame with
a sweeping motion.
5.
After use, the fire extinguisher must be replaced or serviced. Do not place a partially discharged fire extinguisher back
in service.
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