TM 3-1040-262-13&P
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
stops release of pressurized air from the air cylinder.
2-1. Controls
The valve actuating coupler assembly (13) cannot be
a Trigger.
removed when the grip knob is in the OPEN or partially
(1) Location The trigger is located on the gun
open position.
assembly (fig. 1-5).
c.Jet Spray Unit
(2) Purpose. When the trigger is squeezed,
(1) Location. The jet spray unit is shown in
agent is discharged through the gun.
Maximum
discharge is obtained when the trigger is pulled all the
(2) Purpose. The jet spray unit is for use
way back. A trigger stop on the trigger permits locking of
when dispersing CS dry agent.
the trigger in the open (or discharge) position. A slight
d.
Multijet Spray Unit.
additional pull (or squeeze) on the trigger disengages the
(1) Location. The multijet spray unit is shown
trigger stop.
Release of the trigger stops agent
in figure 1-5. It consists of four orifice tips held in place
discharge.
by a tip holder.
b. Valve Actuating Coupler Assembly.
(2) Purpose. The multijet spray unit is used
(1) Location. The valve actuating coupler
when dispersing CR liquid agent and provides three
assembly (13, fig. 1-4) with a grip knob (1), is located at
varying size streams of CR liquid agent or a spray.
the lower left side of the disperser.
(2) Purpose. When the grip knob (1) is
2-2. Instruments
turned counterclockwise to the open position (arrow plus
No instruments are required for operation of the
word OPEN on the knob) pressurized air in the air
disperser.
cylinder (10) is released. Clockwise movement of the
grip knob
Section II. OPERATING UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
the grip knob) until resistance is felt (approximately one
2-3. Operation
turn).
a.
Perform
Before
Operation
Preventive
e. Aiming. There are no sights on the disperser.
Maintenance Checks and Services, Table 3-1.
Point the gun so that the wind will carry the riot control
b.
Donning the Disperser and Adjustment.
agent to the target area. Effect of wind must be
(1) Place arms through the shoulder straps.
considered when firing the disperser. Best results are
(2) Adjust the harness for correct fit by use of
achieved with a tail wind. Crosswinds deflect the
the slide buckles of the shoulder and waist straps (1, 3,
discharged riot control agent with possible bad effects to
and 10, fig. 1-2).
the operator or to friendly personnel.
(3) Adjust straps until the disperser feels
f. Range. The disperser will project riot control
comfortable to the operator, yet is held snugly so that it
agent up to a distance of 50 feet in still air. Any tail wind
does not shift around when the operator moves or
will carry riot control agent greater distances depending
changes position.
upon wind velocities.
c.Carrying Disperser. Best results are achieved when
NOTE
the disperser is carried and fired while the agent
Familiarization firing by the operator can be
container is in as near vertical position as possible. The
accomplished using talc (Items 4 or 5, App F.).
operator may carry and fire from any position that
g. Firing. Place the left hand on the nozzle
provides enough stability and freedom for him to aim at
housing and assembly and the right hand on the trigger
the target.
and handle body assembly of the gun. Depress the
WARNING
trigger with the fingers of the right hand. Discharge of
Wear protective mask and rubber gloves when
agent begins as soon as the trigger is pulled. Short
operating or servicing the disperser with riot
bursts are more effective. Each operator should practice
control agent.
Wear protective hood, if
fire the disperser using harmless talc before using the
available. Filling must be done in a safe area
disperser on a mission.
as designated by the local commander.
WARNING
WARNING
Do not fire the disperser indoors when using dry riot
Never direct riot control agent at friendly
control agent. Open flame or a spark can cause a dust
personnel or fire into the wind.
explosion.
d. Pressurizing the Agent Container. Insure that the
gun trigger is unlocked and is not in depressed position.
Rotate the grip knob (1, fig. 1-4) counterclockwise (in
the direction marked by arrow and the word OPEN on
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