TM-9-2320-440-13-P

TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE (THAAD) CARRIER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

AUGUST 2010
TM-9-2320-440-13-P

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TM 9-2320-440-13&P
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WARNING
Batteries weigh 75 lbs (34 kg) each. Do not lift or move batteries without the aid of
Soldier B. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
13. Soldier A and Soldier B remove four batteries (53) from battery box (3).
END OF TASK
INSTALLATION
WARNING
•
Batteries produce explosive gases.
To prevent injury to personnel, keep sparks
and flames away, and do not smoke near batteries.
•
Lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid, which can cause severe burns.
Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Wear safety goggles and gloves.
If battery
electrolyte is spilled, take immediate action to stop its corrosive (burning) effects.
If battery acid is spilled on clothing or vehicle, wash immediately with cold water.
Neutralize with baking soda or household ammonia solution.
If battery acid comes
in contact with skin, flush with cold water to remove acid.
If eyes are contacted
flush with cold water for at least 15 minutes.
Seek immediate medical attention.
If
swallowed, drink large amounts of water or milk, follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil.
Seek immediate medical attention.
•
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc.
If jewelry contacts
battery terminal or positive electrical circuit, a direct short may result in instant
heating of tools, damage to equipment, and injury or death to personnel.
•
Always remove negative battery ground cables first and install them last to avoid
sparks that can cause an explosion.
Failure to comply may result in serious injury
or death to personnel.
•
To prevent arcing, do not allow tools to contact batteries or other battery terminals.
Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
•
Batteries weigh 75 lbs (34 kg) each.
Do not lift or move batteries without the aid of
Soldier B.
Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
1.
Soldier A, Soldier B and Soldier C position four batteries (53) in battery box (3).
2.
Install two battery hold downs (51) on four screws (52) with lockwashers (50) and nuts (49).
3.
Install jumper cable (46) on positive battery post (47) and negative battery post (48) with two screws (45) and
nuts (44).
Tighten nuts (44) to 84 to 96 lb-in (9 to 11 N•m).
4.
Install jumper cable (41) on positive battery post (42) and negative battery post (43) with two screws (40) and
nuts (39).
Tighten nuts (39) to 84 to 96 lb-in (9 to 11 N•m).


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