TM 9-1345-203-12
(11) Check clearance of pressure plate of fuze
in fuze well by using tab end of wrench
(13) For long-term emplacement, smear layer
M20 (fig. 2-20). If pressure plate is too
of silicone grease G-697 on threads,
high, the bottom of the plate will interfere
gasket, and shutter on underside of the
with the movement of the arming shutter
arming plug.
in arming the mine. If fuze does not fully
(14) Screw arming plug clockwise into fuze
seat, remove and replace with another
well of mine (fig. 2-26).
fuze.
(15) Tighten arming plug with wrench M20 to
(12) Pick up arming plug M4 and turn setting
assure watertight joint.
knob to SAFE position (if not already set
(16) For long-term emplacement:
to SAFE position) (fig. 2-25).
(a) Coat outside of arming plug 360
with grease G-697.
(b) Smear film of grease 360 on joint
where mine pressure plate is
attached to mine body.
(17) Dig hole approximately 15 inches in
diameter and 6 inches deep, with walls
sloping 45to avoid bridging (fig. 2-26).
(18) Check bottom of hole to assure ground is
solid and mine will not sink in ground. If
not solid, insert wood board or other
surface to give mine firm foundation.
(19) Lay mine in hole so that top surface of
pressure plate is approximately 1 1/2
inches below the surface of the ground
positions.
