Section II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

TM 55-1730-226-13

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL.

2. 1.1

T h i s section contains the precautions necessary

to prevent hazards or injuries to personnel during

i n s t a l l a t i o n , operation or maintenance of the

Oxygen Servicing Unit.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING OXYGEN.

O x y g e n may cause violent ex-

plosions when in contact with any

t y p e of combustible material,

p a r t i c u l a r l y hydrocarbons. Such

explosions could cause death or

injury to personnel and/or damage

to equipment.

P e r s o n n e l operating or repairing the Oxygen

S e r v i c i n g Unit must be familiar with safety

r e g u l a t i o n s regarding the handling of oxygen.

No smoking is allowed within 50 feet of the

Oxygen Servicing Unit.

A l l parts which are used as replacement of

parts that come into contact with oxygen must

b e certified "CLEANED FOR OXYGEN

SERVICE."

All open connectors must be protected with

p l a s t i c protectors (dust covers).