TM 9-2350-222-10-2
OPERATE FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER
SYSTEM
USING
BOTTLE
VALVE
ASSEMBLIES M728
NOTE
This procedure is to be used in the event
that the fire extinguisher system cannot
be
activated
using
the
driver's
compartment control handle.
1.
Notify commander of intention to
activate fire extinguisher system using
bottle control valves.
2.
Pull two safety pins (1) from valve
assemblies (2) on top of fire
extinguisher bottles (3).
3.
Rotate handle (4) on one valve
assembly clock-wise as far as
possible.
NOTE
Commander
will
observe
for
effectiveness of FIRST SHOT in
extinguishing fire. If FIRST SHOT does
not extinguish fire, commander will
order driver to activate SECOND SHOT.
WARNING
Do not operate vehicle further until
4.
Upon commanders order to activate
cause of fire has been repaired and
SECOND SHOT, rotate the handle on
expended
fire
extinguisher
bottle
the
remaining
bottle
assembly
assemblies
have
been
replaced.
clockwise as far as possible.
Operating the vehicle without charged
NOTE
fixed fire extinguishers could result in
Commander
will
observe
for
loss of life or equipment damage/loss
effectiveness of SECOND SHOT in
should the fire re-ignite.
extinguishing fire. If SECOND SHOT
does not extinguish fire, commander will
5.
Notify unit maintenance of fire and
order crew to abandon the vehicle. If
need to replace discharged fire
conditions permit, continue to fight the
extinguisher bottles.
fire using portable fire extinguishers.
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