Equipment Condition:
AFES MANUAL DISCHARGE SYSTEM: CABLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
INITIAL SETUP
ADJUSTMENT
AFES deactivated (p 14-14.3).
Actuator assembly cover removed (p 14-52.20).
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Remove slack from bottom cable (3) at actuator block (1) actrator
assembly (2). Set adjustment nut (4) againstactuator block (1). Turn lockking
nut (5) until flush against ajustment nut.
Remove slack from middle cable (6). Set adjustment nut (7) for a 1/32-inch
gap to actuator block (1). Tighten locking nut (8).
Remove slack from top cable (9). Set adjustment nut (10) for a 1/8-inch gap
to actuator block (1). Tighten locking nut (11).
Remove slack from handle cable (12). Adjust cable length for a 1/4 to 1/2-
inch gap between the handle retaining springs (13) and packing nut (14).
Secure actuator assembly end of cable to pin (15) by tightening setscrew (16).
Cut off exeess handle cable (12) length inside actuator assembly (2) to leave
3/8 to 1/2 inch beyond pin (15).
Install fire extinguisher seal (17) through nut (14) and around handle (18).
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TM 9-2350-267-20