SB 740-94-8
oxygen is introduced into the agent
WARNING
tank of the disperser. An explosion
Do not point the gun at anyone or
can also result if hydrogen is
anything.
introduced into the high pressure
12. Discharge the disperser in 5-
tank assembly when it contains a
second bursts, pausing 5 seconds between bursts to
partial charge of compressed air.
check the gun for leakage.
9. Slowly open the high pressure
13. During periods of airflow, listen
valve.
for a "rattling" sound, which is indicative of the presence
of the agitator in the agent tank.
10. Record the regulator outlet
pressure when the needle has stabilized.
14. After
the
air
supply
is
exhausted, bleed the agent tanks by opening the drain
11. Using a suitable leak-detecting
cock cap assembly.
solution, check all joints for leakage.
15. Remove the Inline Pressure
NOTE
Check Gage Assembly.
If the pressure creeps beyond 200
psig,
reset
the
regulator
in
16. Reassemble all items. Issue
accordance with TM 3-1040-262-13
serviceable disperser assemblies or return them to
storage.
and repeat the test. If the pressure
again creeps beyond 200 psig, the
regulator must be replaced.
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