TM 3-1040-220-12&P
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
b. Quick Release Pin.
2-1.
General
This section describes the location and purpose of the
(1) Location. The quick release pin (1) is a captive
controls and instruments for the disperser.
safety pin and may be referred to as ball valve safety.
The quick release pin is fastened to one end of a chain.
2-2.
Controls
The other end of the chain fastens to the outlet side of
a. General. The controls on this disperser are
the ball valve (2).
shown in figure 2-1. They are as follows: quick release
pin (1); ball valve (2); lever plug valve (4); safety head
(2) Purpose.
The quick release pin prevents
assembly (5); relief safety valve (7); and globe valve (8).
operation of the ball valve operating handle (3) without
The angle valve (11) is NOT to be used by the operator.
first removing the quick release pin from the lock plate
Two controls are on the M9 gun. The M9 gun controls
and lock stop plate.
are the trigger and the trigger safety.
2-1
