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TM 9-2350-287-20-2
21-5.
CREW AFES CYLINDER BOTTLES REPLACEMENT (continued).
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INSTALLATION
Make sure red valve flow indicator is pushed up before installing extinguisher bottles
in correct position. Failure to reset valve may discharge extinguishers. Incorrect
position may render extinguishers useless in putting out crew compartment fires,
causing serious injury to personnel and equipment.
NOTE
l The two engine compartment cylinder bottles are larger than the crew compartment
cylinder bottles.
l Crew AFES cylinder bottles Nos. 3 and 4 are connected to the manual discharge
system. If these bottles are being installed, perform steps 1 through 8. If any other
bottle is being installed, perform steps 1, 2 ,7, and 8).
Install each cylinder bottle assembly (1, 2,3,4,5, and 6) on bracket in proper position and secure by tightening
two hexnuts (7) on two straps (17).
Connect electrical wiring harness (14) to cylinder bottle assemblies (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6).
Install and connect cable assembly (13) in cylinder bottle assemblies Nos. 3 and 4(1 and 3).
Connect cable assembly (13) to manual valve actuators (11) of cylinder bottle assemblies Nos. 3 and 4 (1 and
3) with washer (1 2), pin (9), and new cotter pin (10).
Tighten two nuts (20) on top cable (13) for crew AFES cylinder bottle No. 3 (1 ) or two nuts (20) on middle cable
(13) for crew AFES cylinder bottle No. 4 (3).
Install cover (21 ) on actuator assembly (19) with four screws (22).
Remove anti-recoil plugs (8) from discharge port of cylinder bottle assemblies (1, 2, 3, and 4) and extenders
(18) of cylinder bottle assemblies (5 and 6).
Install six nozzles (15) on four cylinder bottle assemblies (1, 2 ,3, and 4) and two extenders (18) of cylinder
bottle assemblies (5 and 6).
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