TM-5-5420-202-20-4

M60A1 CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING; FOR BRIDGE, ARMORED-VEHICLE-LAUNCHED; SCISSORING TYPE, CLASS 60

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 4 OF 4

OCTOBER 1985

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FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT’ (Sheet 2 of 4)

INSPECTION:

CAUTION

Anytime CO2 cylinders are not fully

installed, install protective caps to cover

the exposed ports. Use protective caps

stowed on dummy plugs on the neck of

cylinder.

1. If protective cap (A) or diffuser cap (B) is lost or

damaged, replace (see Repair procedure.)

2. Weigh removed cylinder(s). A cylinder must he

recharged if its weight loss exceeds

10% of the difference between the full and empty

weight marked on the cylinder. Replace cylinder if

hydrostatic test date (stamped on neck) has exceeded

five years.

3. To recharge and pressure test cylinders. report to

support maintenance.

4. Inspect cylinder for plastic safety release indicator

(C). If damaged or missing, install new indicator (C).

5. Remove any remaining pieces of damaged indicator

(C), safety wire lead seal (D), etc.

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