TM-5-5420-202-10
LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 427 of 535
0065
TM 5-5420-202-10
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Silicone compounds are harmful to skin and clothing, can burn easily, and may give off a
harmful vapor. If compounds contact eyes, wash immediately with water. Wash with soap
and water if compounds contact skin. Use adhesives, solvents, sealing, and insulating
compounds in well-ventilated areas away from open f ame. Failure to comply may result in
personnel injury or death.
1. Inspect hatch seal for cracks and tears. If seal is defective, notify f eld maintenance.
2. Apply coating of silicone compound to seal (Figure 2, Item 1).
3. Push latch lever (Figure 2, Item 2) fully clockwise to unlock.
4. Position hatch (Figure 2, Item 3) on jack beneath vehicle in alignment with vehicle opening.
5. Raise jack until hatch (Figure 2, Item 3) is fully seated in vehicle opening.
6. Ensure locking bolts (Figure 2, Item 4) are fully seated.
NOTE
If locking bolts do not fully engage in hull, notify f eld maintenance.
7. Push latch lever (Figure 2, Item 2) fully counterclockwise to lock hatch (Figure 2, Item 3) in place.
8. Lower jack and remove from under vehicle.
Figure 2.
Escape Hatch Installation.
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