TM 9-2350-222-10-3
MAINTAlN SEARCHLIGHT (INSTALL SEARCHLIGHT) - Continued
WARNING
The xenon searchlight lamp is filled with gas under
high pressure. Be very careful in handling searchlight.
Installation is a three-person operation. Dropping
jarring could cause lamp to explode. This could result
in serious injury or DEATH to personnel.
AN/VSS-3A Searchlight:
Tools and Equipment:
Get from right front fender box:
q 2 pound hammer (A)
q Pliers (B)
Get from left front fender box:
q Searchlight cable (C)
Make Sure:
q Engine is off (page 2-536).
q Searchlight cover is removed
(page 2-326).
To Take Searchlight From
Stowage Bracket:
1. Traverse turret until searchlight
stowage bracket (D) is over
engine (page 2-503).
2. Lock turret lock (page 2-568).
3. Two crewmembers:
Support searchlight by handles (E).
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