M2/M3 BFV: FIRE SUPPRESSION SYST - OD1607 - LESSON 2/TASK 2
LESSON 2
TROUBLESHOOTING THE M2/M3 BRADLEY FIGHTING
VEHICLE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
TASK 2.
Describe the specific procedures used to troubleshoot the
fire suppression system.
CONDITIONS
Within a self-study environment and given the subcourse text, without
assistance.
STANDARDS
Within three hours
REFERENCES
No supplementary references are needed for this task.
1.
Introduction
Now that the components of the fire suppression system are familiar
and the test equipment can be properly hooked up and used, it is
possible to perform the specific troubleshooting procedures on the
M2/M3 Bradley fighting vehicle fire suppression system.
It is
important to note that a malfunction in the fire suppression system
can be deadly.
In many vehicle systems, troubleshooting can be
performed after a malfunction has been noticed.
In the fire
suppression system, it is vital to notice the malfunction before it
occurs; otherwise, crew members could be seriously injured or killed
by fire.
Therefore, troubleshooting of the fire suppression system
usually occurs as a result of malfunctions which show up during
testing of the system.
The initial tests performed prior to troubleshooting will determine
whether a malfunction is present in the system. If the
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