Section V. OPERATION OF AUXILIARY MATERIEL USED IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE SHOP SET
27. General
is a 2 1/2-pound, stored pressure, lever-operated
extinguisher.
The fire extinguisher is mounted on the left front
b). Operation. Remove the extinguisher from its
truck body on shop set Model SECM. Shop set
location, lift the handle, press the lever, and direct
Model CMU-5 fire extinguisher is mounted on the
the powder at the base of the flame, using a side-to-
floorboard of the cab.
side sweeping motion.
c. Maintenance. Weigh the fire extinguisher every
6 months and replace the extinguisher if weight is
a. Description.
The dry chemical type fire ex-
less than 4 1/2-pounds or if pressure is below 125-
tinguisher is suitable for use on all types of fire and pounds.
pounds. Refer to SB 5-111. The dry chemical
is effective in areas where ambient temperature is
fire extinguisher will be serviced at installion level
-- 25F and above. If winterized, (pressurized
through repair and utilities facil]ities, with the
with nitrogen) the fire extinguisher may be used in
filling agent supplied by local procurement through
temperatures below 25F. The fire extinguisher
troop supply channelso
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