TM 9-2350-273-BD
ARMAMENT AND FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS
10-16. SLIPRING DEFECTIVE
General Information:
The slipring is the connecting link for transferring electrical power from the hull to the
turret. This procedure gives an expedient to transmit the electrical power past a
defective slipring.
Limitation:
Traversing is limited.
Personnel/Time:
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2 soldiers
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4 hours
Material/Tools:
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Tape
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Soldering iron
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Multimeter or expedient continuity tester.
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Twine or cord
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Solder,
rosin-core
Other Options:
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Replace defective slipring
Assessment Steps:
1. Turn MASTER switch off.
2. Manually traverse the turret to gain access to the battery compartment.
3. Remove slipring cover.
4. Disconnect hull power harness
from the slipring.
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