CREW AFES DEACTlVATlON/REACTIVATION FOR SAFE MAINTENANCE
lNITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment/Special Tools:.
Wrench, open-end 1-1/8 in. (item 71, Appx B)
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Any AFES in need of maintenance or repair is more prone to accidental 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 no strike cylinder bottles with tools. Do not drop cylinder bottles. Be careful
when handling cylinder bottles to prevent accidental discharge.
DEACTIVATION
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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.
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.
Move projectile racks to rear of vehicle (TM 9-2350-267-10).
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