Figure 3-7. Lanyard taped to outer case.

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(b) Assure that ejection and ignition fuzes are set

WARNING

on SAFE.

Be sure lanyard does not foul.

Pull of only 12 pounds on lanyard

will fire ejection delay plunger

figure 3-6.

with ejection fuze set on SAFE.

This

will

make

flare

(d) Extend 27-inch lanyard over edge of flare and

nonfunctional. If ejection fuze is

tape in position (fig. 3-7) on flare case.

not set on SAFE, pull on lanyard

will cause ejection of contents

(e) Set ejection fuze on Mods 1, 2, 2A and 3 as

and propel flare case away,

follows:

creating missile hazard. If ignition

fuze is not set on SAFE, fire

WARNING

hazard is created.

Hissing sound may be heard

when fuze dial is depressed first

NOTE

time. This releases gas pressure

The safety lanyard shown in

trapped in flare and presents no

figures 3-6 and 3-8 is not used in

hazard. A distinct metallic click,

arming procedure for external

however, followed by hissing and

launch from fixed-wing aircraft.

odor similar to rotten eggs

indicates fuze has been activated.

(a) Remove weather cap and desiccant bag. Set

In such case, have personnel

weather cap aside for reuse. Retain desiccant bag in

clear area for at least five minutes,

dry, sealed container in case flare is not expended.

or until flare has burned out

completely.

Figure 3-7. Lanyard taped to outer case.

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