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(22) For pressure operation, do not use
extension rod assembly.
Replace
extension rod adapter, if present, in
packing box. A force of 290 pounds on
pressure ring will function fuze.
(23) Remove pull ring assembly (fig. 2-57),
band, and stop on the fuze. This arms the
mine.
(14) Screw fuze hand-tight into threaded fuze
hole of mine charge cap. Set mine down.
(15) Prepare hole in ground 10 to 12 inches in
diameter and 6 inches deep.
(16) Check bottom of hole to assure that
ground is solid and provides firm, flat
foundation for mine to rest on. If ground
is soft, mine may tilt and lose
effectiveness. In soft ground, place board
or flat object under mine to provide firm
foundation.
(17) Place mine in hole.
(18) Press ground firmly against sides of mine,
leaving fuze uncovered.
NOTE
Most effective operation is with tilt
rod, and it is recommended.
However, mine may be set up for
pressure operation; proceed to (22)
below. For extension rod operation,
continue with paragraphs (19), (20),
and (21).
place.
(19) Assemble extension rod into threaded
pressure ring of fuze. Adapters originally
(24) Retain above items-for future use, if
provided are not required).
needed, to disarm fuze.
(20) Assure that extension rod is vertical and
(25) Camouflage installation in accordance
not tilted in any direction.
with instructions in FM 2032, being careful
(21) A minimum force of 3.75 pounds on the
not to move extension rod or put pressure
end of the extension rod or a minimum tilt
on pressure ring. Do not place any
force of 45 pounds on the side of the
material in a position that will prevent
pressure ring will initiate the fuze.
movement of extension rod or pressure
ring.
