Task 1. Describe the Components of the Fire Suppression System and Their Function
Components of the Fire Suppression System
Figure 2. The Crew Compartment fire Suppression Handles
Fire Sensors
Fire Suppression Control Box.
Controls and Indicators.
Figure 6. Resetting The fire Suppression Discharge Light.
Figure 7. External Engine Compartment Fire Suppression Handle.
Figure 8. Engine Compartment Fire Suppression Knob And Pressure Gage.
Task 2. Describe the Procedures for Actibating and Deactivating The Fire Suppression System
Deactivating the System.
Figure 10. Installing the Antirecoil Plug In the Hull Fire Bottle.
Figure 11. Installing The Antirecoil Plug in the Turret Fire Bottle.
Activating the System.
Replacing A Flame Sensor
Installing the Flame Sensor. to Install a Flame Sensor Follow this Procedure
Replacing the Crew Compartment Fire Extinguisher Assembly
Figure 13. Installing The Quick Release Pin in the Valve.
Installing The Fire Extinguisher Assembly.
Figure 15. Disconnect The Extinguisher Lever.
Figure 16. Removing The Extinguisher From The Bracket.
Figure 17. Installing The Liner Extinguisher.
Figure 18. Installing The Outer Extinguisher
Figure 19. Attaching A New Instruction Tag.
Practical Exercise 1 - OD160770033
Lesson 1. Practical Exercise - Answers - OD160770034
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting the M2/m3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle Fire Suppression System
Performing the Troubleshooting Procedure.
The Fire Suppression System Test Equipment
Figure 20. Fire Suppression System Test Equipment.
Figure 21. The VTM And Cable W1
Figure 22. VTM Jack J1
Figure 24. The VTM
Hook Up to DCA 13
Figure 25. Vehicle Distribution Box (DCA 13).
Conclusion - OD160770044
Task 2. Describe the Specific Procedures Used To Troubleshoot the Fire Suppression System.
Troubleshooting the fire Suppression System.
Preparing to Troubleshoot
Initial Tests.
Check the Pressure on the Extinguisher Bottles.
Table 1. Correct Fire Bottle PSIG
Determining The Troubleshooting Pathway.
Figure 29. The Driver's Instrument Panel
Figure 30. The Turret Control Box
Pathway Two.
Figure 31. Fire Suppression Switch Terminals
Figure 32. The Vehicle Distribution Box
Pathway Three.
Figure 33. The Fire Suppression Bottle Jack 1L2J1
Figure 34. The Diagnostic Panel
Conclusion - OD160770060
Practical Exercise 2. - OD160770061
Second Requirement - OD160770062
Lesson 2. Practical Exercise - Answers - OD160770063
References - OD160770065
The M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle: Fire Suppression System
Components of the Fire Suppression System
Figure 2. The Crew Compartment fire Suppression Handles
Fire Sensors
Fire Suppression Control Box.
Controls and Indicators.
Figure 6. Resetting The fire Suppression Discharge Light.
Figure 7. External Engine Compartment Fire Suppression Handle.
Figure 8. Engine Compartment Fire Suppression Knob And Pressure Gage.
Task 2. Describe the Procedures for Actibating and Deactivating The Fire Suppression System
Deactivating the System.
Figure 10. Installing the Antirecoil Plug In the Hull Fire Bottle.
Figure 11. Installing The Antirecoil Plug in the Turret Fire Bottle.
Activating the System.
Replacing A Flame Sensor
Installing the Flame Sensor. to Install a Flame Sensor Follow this Procedure
Replacing the Crew Compartment Fire Extinguisher Assembly
Figure 13. Installing The Quick Release Pin in the Valve.
Installing The Fire Extinguisher Assembly.
Figure 15. Disconnect The Extinguisher Lever.
Figure 16. Removing The Extinguisher From The Bracket.
Figure 17. Installing The Liner Extinguisher.
Figure 18. Installing The Outer Extinguisher
Figure 19. Attaching A New Instruction Tag.
Practical Exercise 1 - OD160770033
Lesson 1. Practical Exercise - Answers - OD160770034
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting the M2/m3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle Fire Suppression System
Performing the Troubleshooting Procedure.
The Fire Suppression System Test Equipment
Figure 20. Fire Suppression System Test Equipment.
Figure 21. The VTM And Cable W1
Figure 22. VTM Jack J1
Figure 24. The VTM
Hook Up to DCA 13
Figure 25. Vehicle Distribution Box (DCA 13).
Conclusion - OD160770044
Task 2. Describe the Specific Procedures Used To Troubleshoot the Fire Suppression System.
Troubleshooting the fire Suppression System.
Preparing to Troubleshoot
Initial Tests.
Check the Pressure on the Extinguisher Bottles.
Table 1. Correct Fire Bottle PSIG
Determining The Troubleshooting Pathway.
Figure 29. The Driver's Instrument Panel
Figure 30. The Turret Control Box
Pathway Two.
Figure 31. Fire Suppression Switch Terminals
Figure 32. The Vehicle Distribution Box
Pathway Three.
Figure 33. The Fire Suppression Bottle Jack 1L2J1
Figure 34. The Diagnostic Panel
Conclusion - OD160770060
Practical Exercise 2. - OD160770061
Second Requirement - OD160770062
Lesson 2. Practical Exercise - Answers - OD160770063
References - OD160770065
The M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle: Fire Suppression System
