HOT DOG II PORTABLE WATER SYSTEM

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Subject: HOT DOG II PORTABLE WATER SYSTEM                                

Unit: OTSG        

Parent Organization: HSC         

Box  ID: BX003203

Folder Title: PORTABLE FIELD PERSONNEL SHOWER  SYSTEMS                                                        

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                10) 0- How much does a Hot Dog weigh?
                    A-  39 pounds.

                li) 0-  We know the Hot Dog is a new product but who else has purchased a
                        Hot Dog?
                    A-  The Indianapolis, In. hazardous materials team; The United States
                        Navy; The Newark, NJ hazardous natural team; The Reno, Nv
                        hazardous materials team; The Cincinnati Fire Department for
                        hydrant de-icing; the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

                12) 0- Why hot water?
                    A- When decontaminating, there are some substances that , due to there
                        chemical composition, should not be exposed to hot water. It is up to the
                        operator to'determine the substance and act accordingly.

                        In most cases hot water greatly enhances rapid cleaning action.

                        1 @ Uses far less water than a cold deluge shower, allowing for easier
                        containment and disposal of contaminated water. Uses about 1-1/2
 40                     gallon I minute of warm, concentrated water. With high volume, high
                        pressure deluge showers, the substance to be removed could be driven
                        deeper into the skin or clothing of the person being decontaminated.
                        2. Eliminates risk of thermal shock. Even in warmer climates, water can
                        be substantially below body temperature which can cause more than
                        discomfort.
                        3. Some oily substances that are almost impossible to remove without
                        hot water unless strong detergents or solvents are used, These
                        substances can be just are harmful as the substance to be removed.
                        4. Hot water by speeds removal before harm can be done,

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File Room = sep96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-36
Box ID = BX003203
Unit = OTSG
Parent Organization = HSC
Folder Title = PORTABLE FIELD PERSONNEL SHOWER SYSTEMS
Folder Seq # = 257
Subject = HOT DOG II PORTABLE WATER SYSTEM
Document Seq # = 1
Document Date =
Scan Date =
Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 17-DEC-1996