GENERAL INFORMATION for CHEMICAL AGENT …

1 TM 3-6665-307-10 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYTECHNICAL MANUALOPERATOR S MANUALforCHEMICAL AGENT DETECTOR KITM256 (6665-01-016-8399)M256A1 (6665-01-133-4964)DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C: Distributionauthorized to U S. Government agencies and theircontractors onlyThis determination was made on 24 February 1998. Other requests for this document willbe referred to Director, Armament and ChemicalAcquisition and Logistic Activity, ATTN: AMSTA-AC-NMLI, Rock Island, IL SEPTEMBER 1985 GENERAL INFORMATIONPage 1-1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONPage 1-3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCECHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)Page 2-1 CONDITIONSPage 2-5 OPERATION UNDER UNUSUALCONDITIONSPage 2-35 OPERATION UNDER USUALTM 3-6665-307-10C3 HEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYW ashington , 15 April 1998 CHANGENO.

2 3 Operator s ManualM256/M256A1 CHEMICAL AGENT DETECTOR KITDISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C: Distribution authorized to Government agenciesand their contractors only. This determination was made on 24 February 1998. Otherrequests for this document will be referred to Director, Armament and CHEMICAL Acquisi-tion and Logistic Activity, ATTN: AMSTA-AC-NMLI, Rock Island, IL 3-6665-307-10, dated 1 September 1985, is changed as purpose of this change is to correct the effective addresses and to correct thePreventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) Table or changed INFORMATION in the text is indicated by a vertical bar in the margin ofthe old pages and insert new pages as indicated PagesInsert Pagesa and ba and bi through 1-0i through 1-01-1 and 1-21-1 and 1-22-1 through 2-42-1 through 2-42-33 and 2-342-33 and 2-34A-1 and A-2A-1 and A-2B-0 through B-3B-1 through B-4C-0C-1 and C-2D-1 and D-2D-1 and D-2 Front coverFront cover4.

3 File this change sheet in the front of the publication for reference Order of the Secretary of the Army:Official:DENNIS J. REIMERG eneral, United States ArmyChief of StaffAdministrative Assistant to theSecretary of the Army04586 DISTRIBUTION:To be distributed in accordance with IDN 280030 for TM No. 2TM 3-6665-307-10C2 HEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYW ashington, DC 1 0ctober 1992 Operator's ManualM256/M256A1 CHEMICAL AGENT DETECTOR KITTM 3-6665-307-10, dated September 1985, is changed as purpose of this change is to update guidance for disposal and handling ofM256/M256A1 detector or changed INFORMATION in the text is indicated by a vertical bar in the marginof the page. Illustration changes are indicated by a miniature pointing old pages and insert new pages as indicated below:Remove PagesInsert Pagesa and ba and b1-3 and 1-41-3 and 1-42-1 and 2-22-1 and 2-2 Remove PagesInsert Pages2-3 thru 2-62-3 thru 2-62-15 thru 2-182-15 thru 2-183-1 and 3-23-1 and 3-2A-1 and B-0A-1 thru B-04.

4 File this change sheet in the front of the publication for reference Order of the Secretary of the Army:GORDON R. SULLIVANG eneral, United States ArmyChief of StaffOfficial:MILTON H. HAMILTONA dministrative Assistant to theSecretary of the Army02697 DISTRIBUTION:To redistributed in accordance with DA Form 12-28-E, (Block 0030), Requirementsfor TM 1TM 3-6665-307-10C1 HEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYW ashington, DC, 5 January 1988 Operator s ManualM256/M256A1 CHEMICAL AGENT DETECTOR KITTM 3-6665-307-10, dated September 1985, is changed as follows:1. File this sheet in the back of the publication for reference New of changed material is indicated by a vertical bar in the margin of the Add the following warning as applicable:WARNINGDo not expose the sampler-detector to direct flame or other high heat of the chemicals in the ampoules are flammable and/or Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below,Remove PagesInsert Pagesa and ba and b2-1 thru 2-62-1 thru 2-62-17 and 2-182-17 and 2-182-33 and 2-342-33 and 2-343-1 and 3-23-1 and 3-2A-1 and B-0A-1 and B-0BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY:CARL E.

5 VUONOG eneral, United States ArmyChief of . DILWORTHB rigadier GENERAL , United States ArmyThe Adjutant GeneralDISTRIBUTION:To be distributed inMaintenance requirementsaccordance with DA Form 12-28, Operatorfor CHEMICAL Kits and Sets, AGENT not expose the sampler-detector to direct flame or other high heat sources. Some ofthe chemicals in the ampoules are flammable and/or not use an outdated sampler-detector because it will give test results you not touch sampler-detector test spots. Dirt and oil from your gloves will give test re-sults you cannot avoid test results you cannot trust, open sampler-detector bag and conduct testswhile facing into the wind. This will keep vapors from your equipment and clothing fromcontaminating the not use this kit if you do not see colors correctly.

6 Color combinations and compari-sons are used during tests. A wrong reading of results might cause you to remove pro-tective equipment while toxic agents are actually present, and you could become not let the sampler-detector be exposed to heavy rain or other form of water. Youmay not be able to trust the test sampler/detector kits will not be used for 2 aWARNINGDo not hold sampler-detector in direct sunlight while exposing test spots. You may not beable to trust the test breaking glass ampoules (except heater ampoules) place one heater pad on eachside of the sampler-detector, covering the ampoule to be broken. These pads will preventpieces of glass from cutting your gloves or hot vapors that may burn you when crushing heater ampoules.

7 You will be facinginto the wind. Hold sampler-detector down and to one side while vapors are conducting AGENT tests at night, you must remove ANY colored lens from theflashlight. Using a colored light may provide a false negative response when testing forblood or blister sampling in smoke screens or in smoke from burning debris. You may not be ableto trust the test AIDFor further INFORMATION on first aid, refer to FM 3*TM 3-6665-307-10 TECHNICAL MANUALHEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYWASHINGTON, DC, 1 September 1985 Operator s ManualM256/M256A1 CHEMICAL AGENT DETECTOR KITREPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTSYou can help improve this manual.

8 If you find any mistakes, or if you know of a way toimprove the procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter or DA Form 2028(Recommended Changes to Equipment Publications and Blank Forms) direct to: Director,Armament and CHEMICAL Acquistition and Logistics Activity (ACALA), ATTN: AMSTA-AC-NML, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630. A reply will be furnished to you.*This manual supersedes TM 3-6665-307-10, 25 January 3 iTABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER IGeneral IIEquipment 2 OPERATING IPreventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)..Section IIOperation Under Usual IIIO peration Under Unusual INSTRUCTIONS ..Section ILubrication Instructions ..Section IIMaintenance Procedures.

9 APPENDIXAREFERENCES..APPENDIX BCOMPONENTS OF END ITEMAND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LIST ..APPENDIXCADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST ..APPENDIX DEXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIESAND MATERIALS LIST..Page3-13-13-1A-1B-1C-1D-1 Change 3iiiM256/M256A1 CHEMICAL AGENT Detector Kit1-0 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTIONS ection I. GENERAL INFORMATIONSCOPE. This manual applies to all configurations of the equipment; differences between theChemical AGENT Detector Kit, M256 and M256A1, will be indicated where necessary throughoutthe manual. This manual tells you how to operate the CHEMICAL AGENT Detector Kit,M256/M256A1, referred to as kit in this of Manual. Operator s Number and Equipment Name. M256/M256A1 CHEMICAL AGENT Detector of Equipment.

10 To detect and classify field concentrations of toxicchemical FORMS AND RECORDS. No maintenance forms and records are requiredfor use of this EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIRs). If your kit needsimprovement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can tell uswhat you don t like about your equipment. Let us know why you don t like the design orperformance. Tell us why a procedure is hard to perform. Put it on an SF 368 (QualityDeficiency Report). Mail it to us at: Commander, Army Armament Research,Development and Engineering Center, ATTN: AMSTA-AR-QAW-A(R)/Customer FeedbackCenter, Rock Island, IL 61299-7300. We ll send you a AID kit chemicals from the skin by wiping or blotting and then flush the affectedarea with a large amount of water.