Section II. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

TM 9-1370-201-12

Section II. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

2-5. General-Mk 45 Mod 0 and Mk 45 Mod 0 with

Adapter

(2) Assure that a safety pin is present in each

Operation of flare under unusual conditions is the same

flare (fig. 2-13). Tilt top of flare rearward and remove

as under normal conditions, with the following exception:

flare through emergency release opening (fig. 2-15).

During operation in Arctic environments, preparation

procedures must be accomplished in warm structure to

b. Launching When Dispenser is Inoperable or

facilitate fuze setting and taping procedures.

Unavailable.

extremely cold temperatures, the ejection dial indicator

may become frozen in place, making setting difficult.

(1) Attach static line XM164 to cargo tiedown

near door.

2-6. Mk 45 Mod 0 with Adapter

(2) Attach free end of static line to flare pull

a. Procedure for Removing Flares When Dispenser

cable assembly (fig. 2-16).

Becomes Inoperable In Flight.

(3) Remove safety pin from fuze and retain

for reinsertion if flare is not launched.

(1) Disengage pull cable assembly disk

from overhead track of dispenser assembly (fig. 2-14).

Figure 2-14. Disengaging pull cable assembly from dispenser assembly.

2-14