CHAPTER 10: MAINTENANCE OF PERSONNEL HEATER AND CONNECTING TM 9-2350-256-20COMPONENTS, AND FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM10-4 REPLACE/SERVICE FIRE EXTlNGUISHER CYLINDERSTHIS TASK COVERSa. Removalb. Inspectionc. InstallationINITIAL SET-UPTools:Parts:Tool kit, general mechanic's (Appendix C, item 53)Lockwashers (16) (Appendix G, item 132)Scale, indicating (Appendix C, item 43)Lockwashers (2) (Appendix G, item 136)WARNINGHandle all fire extinguisher cylinders withcare. Do not bump, jar, or drop.a. REMOVAL1 Remove interconnecting tube assemblies (1 and 2)from cylinder control valve (3) and headassemblies (4).CAUTIONBe sure to remove cylinder control valve(3) from cylinder before any otherdisconnections are made.2 Unscrew and remove two cylinder control valves(3) from fire extinguisher cylinders (5).3 Remove six connector head assemblies (4).4 Disconnect eight fire extinguisher lines (6).NOTESteps 5 through 11 apply to both the left-and right-side fire extinguisher banks.5 Remove retaining bar (7) by removing two screws(8) and two lockwashers (9).NOTEBefore removing cylinders, place flexiblefire extinguisher lines under oddment trayto prevent any interference duringremoval.10-10
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