TM-9-2320-366-10-2

M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS; VOLUME NO. 2 OF 2

AUGUST 2005

CHANGE 2

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TM 9-2320-366-10-2

2-59. FIRE EXTINGUISHER OPERATION (CONT)

b. Fire Extinguisher Operation (All Models).

(1) Remove safety pin (1) from fire extinguisher

(2).

(2) Holding fire extinguisher (2) upright, point

nozzle (3) at base of fire from approximately

8 ft (2.4 m).

(3) Squeeze together handle (4) and lever (5).

(4) Spray discharge in a side-to-side motion at

base of fire.

(5) Release handle (4) and lever (5) when fire

is out.

(6) Install safety pin (1) in fire extinguisher (2).

(7) Notify Unit Maintenance to replace fire

extinguisher (2).

c. Fire Extinguisher Installation (All Models).

(1) Install fire extinguisher (1) in clamp (2) with nozzle (3) pointing down.

(2) Push down on latch (4) to secure fire extinguisher (1) in clamp (2).

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