WARNING

WARNING

The laboratory van is equipped with a 24 volt electrical system. It can be adapted to a towing vehicle with a 12 volt

system by using the 12 volt cable adapter which is stored in the van tool box and is issued as a Basic Issue Item

(Ref Appendix C, TM 9-2330-271-14). It is absolutely essential that the 24 volt lamps in the tail lights, brake lights

and clearance lights be replaced with 12 volt bulbs before the 12 volt cable is connected to the towing vehicle.

Do not enter any of the trailer compartments from outside of the van without purging the van of explosive vapors.

Step by step instructions are specified on the instruction plate adjacent to the power receptacle (fig. 1-3). Do not

enter van until red light goes off.

Do not insert hands inside of centrifuge when it is in motion.

(ANALYTICAL BALANCE-SARTORIUS MODEL 2400-2463)

The radioactive isotope Polonium 210 is toxic and ingestion or inhalation of the solid material should be prevented.

Do not remove the protective grid or touch the radioactive strip under the grid. If the strip is accidentally touched

or handled, wash hands immediately with soap and water. The Ionizer is made by sealing Polonium between a

base of silver and a layer of gold. The element is then protected by a shield and grid which prevent direct contact.

Most of the radioactivity will be decayed to a non radioactive substance when the device is no longer effective as a

static eliminator. The small quantity of remaining material may be a potential hazard if mishandled. Return for

disposal if use is to be discontinued. DO NOT DISCARD AS SCRAP. DISPOSE AS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.

When filling the Reid Vapor Pressure, (RVP), Bomb Bath, exercise extreme caution in adding the required ten (10)

Parts Per Million, (PPM), of copper sulfate. Do not exceed this proportion as twelve (12) PPM of copper sulfate is

poisonous.

Wear safety goggles and cloth gloves while operating the Dry Ice Machine.

Do not lubricate valves and regulators on compressed gas bottles (pressurized oxygen and oil can create an

explosion).

If a mercury spill occurs, do not vacuum or sweep the area. This will disperse mercury throughout the laboratory.

Spills may be cleaned up by using a glass tube of about 6 cm diameter drawn out to an opening about 1 mm and

connected by rubber tubing to a filter flask connected with a vacuum pump or aspirator, the flask acting as a trap.

Control of mercury vapor should not be attempted with Flowers of Sulfur as this is not effective. Spills must be

reported to the Environmental Science Officer providing services to the unit.

Disconnect power before removing heating element from high pressure steam boiler.

Be sure gum bath has had time to cool before working on it. Steam temperatures as high as 600 degrees F

(279.9 degrees C) can be obtained in this unit.

Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean parts is potentially dangerous to personnel and property. Avoid

repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is

100 degrees F to 138 degrees F (38 degrees C to 59 degrees C).

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