TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 99 of 535

TM 5-5420-202-10

0011

USING VEHICLE POWER

WARNING

An installed battery can overheat and may explode when vehicle power is used. Remove

viewer battery from viewer and store in viewer stowage box before connecting power cable.

Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or death.

NOTE

Viewer may be operated from either vehicle power or battery power. Vehicle power is

normally used. When battery power is used, dispose of battery after each night’s operation.

Normal life of battery in use is 6 to 8 hours.

1. Set NIGHT VISION switch (Figure 6, Item 2) to OFF.

2. Unscrew battery cap (Figure 6, Item 3) and remove battery (if installed). Store battery in viewer stowage box

before connecting power cable.

3. Reinstall battery cap (Figure 6, Item 3).

4. Remove cover (Figure 6, Item 8) from viewer receptacle (Figure 6, Item 4).

5. Disconnect power cable connector (Figure 6, Item 6) from dummy receptacle (Figure 6, Item 7).

6. Connect power cable (Figure 6, Item 5) to viewer receptacle (Figure 6, Item 4).

7. Set MASTER BATTERY switch (Figure 6, Item 1) to ON.

8. Set NIGHT VISION switch (Figure 6, Item 2) to ON.

Figure 6.

Using Vehicle Power.

END OF TASK

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