OPERATING PROCEDURES (CONT). - TM-10-7360-208-13P

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TM-10-7360-208-13P Modular Field Kitchen (MFK) NSN 7360-01-276-9817 (EIC:YCD) Manual
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TM 10-7360-208-13&P 2-7. OPERATING PROCEDURES (CONT). (1) Warning Plates. The warning plates (1) are attached to the griddle and the steam tables in positions which are easily viewed by the person being served. Plates are also attached to the cooking pot cradle, the heater tank, and the oven. (2) Operating Instruction. One operating instruction plate (2) containing instructions is attached to the heater tank. c. Preparing Water. Water is required to operate the MFK. Water must be treated in accordance with TB Med 530. Water must have a residual chlorine content of five parts per million (PPM). Additional guidance may be found in FM 10-23 and FM 10-52. WARNING Establish a safe area for lighting M2 burner unit, a minimum of 50 feet (15.3 meters) from the refueling, fuel storage, cooking and sanitizing areas. Extreme heat will cause M2 burner unit tank pressure to increase because of fuel expansion. Insure you start with prescribed pressure IAW TM 10-7360-204-13&P. Fuel M2 burner units in servicing area only. When filling the fuel tank, always provide metal to metal contact between the container and the fuel tank. Remove spilled fuel Immediately. Keep fuel tank and fuel container caps tight at all times. Do not smoke and ensure that there Is no open flame in the vicinity; fire or explosion may result. Do not operate the M2 burner units if fuel or other flammable material is on or near the M2 burner units. Do not touch the metal surfaces of hot food preparation equipment when M2 burner units are in use. Severe burns may result. Frequently check for heating of the tent or shelter wall while M2 burner units are in use. Move the M2 burner units if necessary to prevent possible Ignition of the tent. d. M2 Burner Units. Proceed as follows when preparing the M2 burner units for use: (1) Following all precautions, and instructions in TM 10-7360-204-13&P, start the M2 burner unit. Monitor the burner unit for proper flame color. (2) When the M2 burner unit has reached a stable operating state, carefully slide it into the burner rack. Do not use force. WARNING Allow M2 burner units and lanterns to cool before releasing air pressure from fuel tanks. Do not smoke. Make sure there is no open flame in the vicinity. Fuel fumes are explosive and highly flammable. Bleed all M2 burner units and lanterns of air before storage. Drain all fuel from equipment into gasoline cans before movement or storage. 2-23

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