CHAPTER
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INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information, a nomenclature cross-reference list, and equipment description and data.
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Fuel Tank Cap
Filler opening cap
1-1. SCOPE.
Decontaminating Apparatus:
Tank Unit
a. Type of Manual. Intermediate direct support maintenance manual.
Skid-Mounted Tank Unit
b. Model Number and Equipment Name. Decontaminating Apparatus:
Personnel Shower Assembly
Shower Assembly
Power-Driven, Skid-Mounted, 500-Gallon, M12A1.
Water Heater
Liquid Fuel Water Heater
c. Purpose of Equipment. Sprays decontaminating materials, fights f fires
Toggle switch
HEATER RECEPTACLE AND
with water or foam, deices, cleans vehicles, pumps various fluids, and showers
SWITCH
personnel.
Prime Detergent Tank
Prime Tank Assembly
Stem
Quick disconnect clamp
1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS. Department of
Tank drain valve
Regulating valve
the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those
Hopper assembly
Tank, liquid storage
Described by DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System
Fuel pump and ignition
Direct current motor
(TAMMS).
drive motor
1-3. OFFICIAL NOMENCLATURE, NAMES, AND DESIGNATIONS. This list-
1-4. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
ing includes nomenclature cross-references used in this manual.
(EIR). If your decontaminating apparatus needs improvement, let us know.
Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can tell us what you don't
NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST
like about your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the design. Put it on
an SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at: Commander, US Army
Official Nomenclature
Common Name
Armament, Munitions and Chemical Command, ATTN: AMSMC- MAR-A (A),
Pumping Unit
Pump Unit
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD2101 0-5423. We'll send you a reply.
Globe valve
FUEL SHUT-OFF Valve
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
during maintenance. The shower assembly is normally stored on the decon-
1-5. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
laminating apparatus tank unit.
Major components are packaged separately to make them easily replaceable
TM 3-4230-209-30&P
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