Figure 3-2. Front Head of 1-Ton Container-Cutaway View

TM 9-1300-275/3

3-1.5 Safing Procedures.

3-1.5.1 Look for leaks around the valves or

plugs. Tighten the valves or plugs until any leak

stops.

3-1.5.2 As an alternative, fasten a butyl end

cap (from the toxic agent patching kit) to the

end of the container.

Figure 3-4. Angle Valve.

Figure 3-2. Front Head of 1-Ton Container-Cutaway

3-1.5.3 For a leak in the container side, patch

View.

with the toxic agent patching kit.

the container is filled with gaseous agents. The

3-1.5.4 If the leak cannot be stopped, initiate

lead alloy melts at 175F., a temperature the con-

decontamination operations and request assist-

tainer would not be subjected to unless involved

ance.

in a fire. Solid brass plugs are used for liquid

agents. These plugs blow out at 375 psi pressure.

Figure 3-5. 1-Ton Container Shipping Bonnet.

3-1.6 Suggestad Equipment.

a. Wrenches for valves and plugs on the l-ton

Figure 3-3. Needle Valve.

container.