TM-9-2350-277-10
CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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TM 9-2350-277-10
OPERATE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
0032 00
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Operate Portable Fire Extinguisher (page 0032 00-1).
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Operator
Personnel Required
Driver or soldier
OPERATE
WARNING
Fire extinguisher CO2 can cause suffocation and/or severe burns. Handle the fire extinguisher
carefully. Do not bang or drop cylinder.
1.
For all except M1068A3, open two clamps and remove portable fire extinguisher from stowed position in personnel
compartment.
2.
For M1068A3 only, pull latch and remove fire extinguisher from the bracket.
WARNING
Do not touch cone when using extinguisher. Hands will be severely burned.
3.
To operate fire extinguisher:
a.
Break fire extinguisher seal and remove safety pin from handle.
b.
Point cone at base of fire.
c.
Squeeze handles.
4.
Return empty fire extinguisher to unit maintenance.
0032 00-1
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