TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
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AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM (AFES) OPERATION, IF EQUIPPED
INITIAL SETUP:
References
Automatic Fire Extinguisher System (AFES)
troubleshooting (WP 0082)
Description and use of operator's controls and
indicators (WP 0004)
WARNING
•
FM 200 gas is heavy, odorless, and toxic in high concentrations. Minimize
inhalation of discharged FM 200. Direct contact with liquid FM 200 can cause
frostbite or eye injury. Ventilate and exit area immediately if FM 200 is discharged.
Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or damage to
equipment.
•
If an engine firewarning occurs, immediately stop; if possible, obtain portable fire
extinguishers before evacuating the vehicle. If the fire is not suppressed
automatically, use the external pull handles in conjunction with portable fire
extinguishers. Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or
damage to equipment.
•
Do not leave warning horn in override position. Horn override will prevent warning
horn from sounding during vehicle fault and engine fire. Failure to comply may
result in personnel death, injury, and/or damage to equipment.
•
In the event crew compartment discharge does not extinguish fire, portable fire
extinguishers may have to be used to prevent personnel injury. Evacuate the
vehicle immediately afterwards. Failure to comply may result in personnel death,
injury, and/or damage to equipment.
•
Do not work in engine compartment if Control Electronics Panel (CEP) cannot be
powered off. If the CEP cannot be powered off, insert the safety pin into the fire
extinguisher bottles before performing maintenance in the engine compartment.
Failure to comply may result in personnel death or injury.
GENERAL
The Automatic Fire Extinguisher System (AFES) is an automatic detection and extinguisher system that uses
optical fire sensors to detect peacetime or combat-initiated fire inside the engine compartment. The system
consists of five optical fire sensors, a CEP, four engine compartment extinguisher bottles (E1-E4), a crew
compartment extinguisher bottle (E5), and various electrical harnesses that interconnect AFES components with
vehicle fire extinguishers and vehicle power supply. The AFES powers on when vehicle MASTER POWER is
turned ON and will stay active for 30 minutes after MASTER POWER is turned OFF, unless the CEP
MAINTENANCE (MAINT) switch has been pressed.
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