ENGINE AFES DEACTIVATION/REACTIVATION FOR SAFE MAINTENANCE
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Any AFES in need of maintenance or repair is more prone to acidental discharge.
Accidental discharge could lead to frostbite or other injury. Small parts or tools
become dangerous projectiles when propelled by Halon discharging at 750 psi.
Do not strike cylinder bottles with tools. Do not drop cylinder bottles. Be Careful
when handling cylinder bottles to prevent accidental discharge.
DEACTIVATION
WARNING
AFES is designed to provide 2 to 4 hours of fire protection
AFTER vehicle shutdown. Turning MASTER switch
OFF does NOT deactivate AFES. Working on AFES
when active may cause serious injury to personnel.
A Turn Maintenance switch (1) on engine T/A panel (2 or 3) to vertical
position. Make sure all lights, including POWER ON light (4), go off.
B
Move projectile racks to rear of vehicle (TM 9-2350-267-10).
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