TM 9-2350-222-10-2
IMMEDIATE ACTON- OPERATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM (OPERATE FIXED EXTERNAL CONTROLS)
WARNING
Never enter a burning vehicle to attempt to fight a fire or
to shut down engine. Death or serious injury could
result. If conditions permit, attempt to reach thru
drivers hatch opening and shut down engine using
manual fuel shut-off.
CAUTION
External fire extinguisher handles do not stop fuel
supply to engine. If engine is operating and conditions
permit, engine should be shut down prior to activating
fire extinguisher system. Air flow from engine cooling
6.
Observe for effectiveness of SECOND SHOT in
fans will intensify burning and dissipate extinguishing
extinguishing fire.
If SECOND SHOT does not
agent making it more difficult to extinguish the fire.
extinguish fire and conditions permit, continue to fight
the fire using portable fire extinguishers.
1.
Crewman observing fire or possible fire notifies
commander of condition.
WARNING
Do not operate vehicle further until cause of fire has
2.
If conditions permit stop engine.
been repaired and expended fire extinguisher bottle
assemblies have been replaced. Operating the vehicle
3
Pull first shot handle (A) located at left front of glacis
without charged fixed fire extinguishers could result in
plate.
loss of life or equipment damage/loss should the fire re-
ignite.
4.
Observe for effectiveness of first shot in extinguishing
fire.
7.
Notify unit maintenance of fire and need to replace
discharged fire extinguisher bottles.
5.
If first shot does not extinguish fire, pull second
handle(B) hard located below first shot handle.
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