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TM 9-4110-257-14 SECTION IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS 2-9.  OPERATION UNDER INCILEMENT WEATHER. The  refrigeration  unit  is  designed  to  operate  under  adverse  environmental  conditions  such  as  rain,  snow,  etc.    in temperatures from 0°  F to 125 F (-17°  C to 52  C).  Follow the startup procedures given for usual conditions and apply the following procedures, as necessary, for operation in high temperatures (104°  F to 125 F (45°  C to 52 C)) and low temperatures (40°  F to 0°  F (4 C to -17 C)). WARNING Operating   the   refrigeration   unit   in   a   building   or   any   enclosed   area without the exhaust gases piped outside can result in serious illness or death. The  refrigeration  unit  engine  produces  dangerously  high  noise  levels reaching 96 dB (A) at the service position.  Approved hearing protection must be worn any time personnel are within 12 feet of an operating unit to avoid temporary or possibly permanent hearing damage. a.    Hot  Weather  (104°   F  to  125  F  (45°  C  to  52  C)).    Notify  unit  maintenance  to  drain  and  fill  the  engine  with appropriate lubricating oil for hot weather. b.    Cold Weather (40°  F to 5°  F (40 C to -15°  C)).  Before placing the toggle switch (START/RUN, OFF, GLOW PLUG)  (5,  fig.    2-4)  handle  in  the  START/RUN  position,  place  and  hold  in  the  GLOW  PLUG  position  for  30 seconds. c.    Cold Weather (5°  F to 0°  F (-15°  C to -17 C)). (1)  Notify unit maintenance to drain and fill the engine with appropriate lubricating oil for cold weather. (2)  Notify unit maintenance to drain and fill the fuel tank with appropriate fuel for cold weather. (3)  Before placing the toggle switch (START/RUN, OFF, GLOW PLUG) (5, fig.  2-4) handle in the START/RUN position, place and hold in the GLOW PLUG position for 30 seconds. 2-10.  NBC DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES. The following emergency procedures can be performed until field NBC decon facilities are available.  If NBC attack is known  or  suspected,  mask  at  once  and  continue  mission.    If  outside,  follow  decon  procedures  below  to  avoid  taking contamination into controlled area.  Do not unmask until told to do so. NOTE Detailed decontamination procedures can be found in: FM 3-3, FM 3-4, and FM 3-5. a.    Nuclear  Decontamination.    Brush  fallout  from  skin,  clothing  and  equipment  with  available  brushes,  rags,  and tree branches.  Wash skin and have radiation check made when tactical situation permits. b.    Biological Decontamination.  Remain masked and continue mission until told to unmask. 2-29

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