Decontaminating Apparatus, Type A/E32U-8 and M17.

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(1) Pump unit. Remove and discard panel.

(3) M2 water heater. Open lid and place 2-

Place 2-pound charge under gasoline engine

pound charge on top of heater (3-33) Do not

flywheel (3-31)

close lid.

Figure 3-31. Explosive Charge Location for Pump Unit -

M12A1 Decontaminating Apparatus.

Figure 3-33. Explosive Charge Location for M2 Water

Heater - M12A1 Decontaminating Apparatus.

e. Fire (para 2-14).

(2) Tank unit (3-32) Drain tank and place 1-

(1) Fasten incendiary grenades above key

pound charge on drain valve. Remove and

components.

discard cover and screen. Place 2-pound charge

(2) Build fire with combustible materials.

on hopper-blender inside tank.

(3) ignite grenades using lanyards.

3-25. Decontaminating Apparatus,

Type A/E32U-8 and M17.

a. Priorities for Destruction.

(1) Pumper/Heater Assembly

(a) Engine Cylinder

(b) Water Pump Case

(d) Electrical Module

(2) Accessory Case

(a) Spray Wands

(b) Shower Bars

(3) Water Tank

b. Preferred Methods of Destruction. Mechani-

cal means, demolition, and fire.

c. Mechanical Means. See paragraph 2-8.

Concentrate on the control module and wires in

Figure 3-32. Explosive Charge Location for Tank Unit -

the junction boxes.

M12A1 Decontaminating Apparatus.

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