(4) Begin usual welding operations (para 28).
attention to the control panel.
The
covering should not interfere with
e. Operation in Salt Water Areas.
ventilation.
(2) Connect the welding machine to the power
(1) Salt water causes corrosive action on metal.
source.
Care must be taken to avoid contact of
equipment with salt water. If contact is
(3) Start welding machine (para 26).
made, or if the unit is exposed to salt spray,
(4) Begin usual welding operations (para 28).
wash the unit with clean, fresh water.
Warning:
The welder must be
d. Operation Under Rainy or Humid Conditions.
disconnected from the power source
(1) When the welding machine is operated
before washing and must be thoroughly
outside, erect a shelter or protective
dry before reconnecting to power
covering when possible. If the erection of a
source.
shelter is not practical, protect the machine
with a canvas. The covering should not
(2) Coat all exposed surfaces with an approved
interfere with ventilation.
Remove the
rust proofing material or cover parts with a
covering during dry periods and allow the
thin coat of grease.
unit to dry thoroughly.
(3) Connect the welding machine to the power
source.
(2) Connect the welding machine to power
source.
(4) Start welding machine (para 26).
(3)
Start the welding machine (para 26).
(5) Begin usual welding operations (para 28).
Section V. OPERATION OF MATERIEL USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE EQUIPMENT
c. Maintenance. Weigh the fire extinguisher every 6
30. Fire Extinguisher
months and replace the extinguisher if weight is less
(dry chemical type)
than 4 1/2 pounds, or if pressure is below 125 pounds.
a.
Description.
The dry, chemical type fire
Refer to SB 5-111. The dry chemical fire extinguishers
extinguisher is suitable for use on all types of fire and is
effective in areas where ambient temperature is -250F.
will be serviced at installation level through repair and
utilities facilities, with the filling agent supplied by local
The fire extinguisher is a 2 1/2-pound, stored pressure,
procurement through troop supply channels.
lever-operated extinguisher.
b. Operation. Remove the fire extinguisher from its
location, lift the handle, press lever, and direct the
powder at the base of the flame using a side-to-side
sweeping motion.
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