PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-590

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 590

JANUARY 2002
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-590 - Page 20 of 29
PS 590
JAN 02
43
PS 590
JAN 02
42
B
efore you go to the field for firing,
check your Javelin command launch
unit's
battery compartment
for dirt
and bent connector prongs. Either
can prevent the launcher from get-
ting enough power.
Wipe away dirt with a clean dry
cloth. If the pins are bent, the CLU
must be replaced.
Be sure to clean the
day and night
vision sight lenses,
too. Use the procedure
in Para 3-4 in TM 9-1425-688-12 and clean-
ing kit, NSN 6850-01-448-9653. The kit is
made especially for the Javelin's lenses and
won't scratch them. Rinse off the lenses with
water before cleaning. That washes away
sand and dirt that can get under your clean-
ing pad and scratch the lenses.
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let’s fire!
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Look for dirt
or bent prongs
Clean lenses
like TM says
Always check the
CLU round
interface connector
for dirt and
corrosion that can prevent a good
connection to the missile. Wipe
away dirt with a clean dry cloth. If
necessary, rinse out the connector
with water and then clean it out
with a cloth. Dry it thoroughly,
then wipe away corrosion with iso-
propyl alcohol and pads from the
lens cleaning kit.
Push down the round interface connector's
outer sleeve to check for corrosion and dirt.
Clean if necessary with pads and alcohol.
Take it easy when you mount the CLU to
the round. If you bang it on, you damage
both the CLU and missile connections. Put
the CLU interface bracket in the round's
hooks, then slide the CLU forward until it
seats. Push the CLU down until the latch
release snaps into place.
If the lenses are fogged up, the dessicant
needs replacing. Tell your squad leader.
Interface dirty
or corroded
Mate interface bracket
with round’s hooks
and slide forward
Javelin Missile System…
Hooks
Brackets
590. 42-43 (C)
11/23/01
4:20 PM
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