TM 9-2350-222-10-2
OPERATE FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM FROM DRIVERS COMPARTMENT-M728 Continued
7.
Insure hull drain valves (6) are in
CLOSED position.
8.
Pull FIRE-PULL HARD handle (7) out hard and then push back in.
NOTE
Commander will observe for effectiveness of FIRST SHOT in extinguishing fire. If FIRST SHOT fails to activate or does
not extinguish fire, commander will order driver to activate SECOND SHOT
9.
Upon -commander's order to activate SECOND SHOT, pull FIRE-PULL HARD (7) handle out again. If FIRST or SECOND SHOTS fail to
operate and conditions permit, activate fire extinguisher system using handles on bottle valve assemblies (refer to page 2-183).
10.
Notify unit maintenance of fire and
NOTE
need to replace discharged fire
Commander will observe effectiveness of
extinguisher bottles.
SECOND SHOT in extinguishing fire. If
SECOND SHOT does not extinguish fire,
commander will order crew to abandon
the vehicle.
If conditions permit,
continue to fight the fire using portable
fire extinguishers.
WARNING
Do not operate vehicle further until
cause of fire has been repaired and
expended
fire
extinguisher
bottle
assemblies
have
been
replaced.
Operating the vehicle without charged
fixed fire extinguishers could result in
loss of life or equipment damage/loss
should the fire re-ignite.
Change 6 2-525
