M40 GAS MASK

M40 Field Protective Mask Individual protection against chemical and biological agents

M40 FPM Characteristics No protection against industrial gases Allows the capability of drinking Available in three sizes

Components of the M40 FPM

COMPONENTS Face piece assembly Eye lenses Carrier M 1 Water proof bag Hood Face form Canister

Accessories of the M40 FPM

Accessories Optical Inserts M8 Paper M1 Canteen Cup M258A1/M291 Decon Kit Optical inserts

Inspection & Maintenance Individual responsibility: Face piece Assembly Head Harness Eye lenses and Outserts

Hood and Canisters Outlet Valve Disk and Cover Internal/External Drink Tubes Airflow Deflector Inlet Valve

Nose Cup Assembly Voice meter Carrier Waterproof Bag Optical Inserts (If issued)

FILTER ELEMENTS

M40 Filter Standard NATO Threads Left or Right Side Facepiece Assembly Can be changed while wearing

Initial Fitting Face piece Position Temple Straps Pupils Centered Nose cup does not obscure vision If hard to fit, try another size

DONNING & CLEARING

Donning & Clearing Stop Breathing Close Your Eyes Remove mask

Chin First Cover Valve Breath Out 9 Seconds w/o hood 15 Seconds with hood

DRINKING SYSTEM

Use M8 Paper Decon with M258A1 Kit: Recheck with M8 Paper Drinking Tube M1 Canteen Cap Recheck with M8 Paper

Grasp internal drinking tube Pull quick disconnect coupling Attach to M 1 Cap Create positive pressure Raise & invert canteen

WASHING THE M40 FPM

Washing Wash mask anytime it is needed Use soft cloth and brush Remove components needed Rinse and cloth dry

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