Uncontaminated Filter Removal

TM 9-2320-360-20-2

21-2. GAS PARTICULATE FILTER UNIT REPAIR (CONT)

g. Uncontaminated Filter Removal

WARNING

After Nuclear, Biological, or Chemical (NBC) exposure of vehicle, all air filters shall

be handled with extreme caution. Unprotected personnel may experience injury or

death if residual toxic agents or radioactive material are present. If vehicle is

exposed to chemical or biological agents, servicing personnel shall wear

protective mask, hood, protective overgarments, and chemical protective gloves

and boots in accordance with FM 3-4. All contaminated air filters shall be placed in

double-lined plastic bags and moved swiftly to a segregation area away from the

worksite. The same procedure applies for radioactive dust contamination. The

Company NBC team should measure radiation prior to filter removal to determine

extent of safety procedures required per the NBC Annex to the unit Standard

Operating Procedures (SOP). The segregation area in which the contaminated air

filters are temporarily stored shall be marked with appropriate NBC placards. Final

disposal of contaminated air filters shall be in accordance with local SOP.

Decontamination operation shall be in accordance with FM 3-5 and local SOP.

NOTE

Both filters are replaced the same

way.

(1) Loosen two clamps (1) on hoses (2 and

3).

(2) Remove two hoses (2 and 3) from filter

(4).

(3) Remove cap (4.1), nut (5), lockwasher (6),

bracket (7), screw (8), and filter (4) from

bracket (9). Discard lockwasher.

NOTE

If replacing bracket, do step (4).

(4) Remove four locknuts (10), screws (11),

and bracket (9) from side of cab (12) with

aid of assistant Discard locknuts.

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