Exposure to exhaust gases produces symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of muscular control, apparent drowsiness, and coma. Permanent brain damage or death can result from severe exposure. Carbon monoxide occurs in the exhaust fumes of fuel burning heaters and internal combustion engines, and becomes dangerously concentrated under conditions of inadequate ventilation. The following precautions must be observed to insure the safety of personnel whenever fuel burning heater(s) or engine of any vehicle is operated for maintenance purposes or tactical use. Do not operate heater or engine of vehicle in an enclosed area unless it is adequately ventilated. Do not idle engine for long periods without maintaining adequate ventilation in personnel compartments.
DesignationTM 9-2320-211-20-3-1
EditionUndated
StatusSuperseded
Pages937
FunctionSustainment
CollectionRecent Archive