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REMOVE CARTRIDGE (SQUIB), FIRE EXTINGUISHER (892888-02)
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NOTE
There are two cartridges (squibs) on
each fire extinguisher (bottle). Both
are removed in same way.
1.
Remove screw (1), washer (2), two nuts (3), and
disconnect wire (4) from ground washer (5). Tag
wire.
2.
Remove nut (3) and disconnect wire (6) from
terminal (7). Tag wire.
3.
Connect piece of shunt wire (7) between terminal
(8) and body of cartrIdge (9). Use wire (E231).
A cartridge is an explosive device and
is dangerous to personnel. Be sure
the electrical terminal is shunted to
the cartridge case before the cartridge
is removed. Place the cartridge in a
protective container.
4.
Remove cartridge (9) and ground washer (5).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
None
END OF TASK
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