TM 11-5830-263-10
3.5.
WARNING
DISCONNECTING OR BYPASSING THE VEHICULAR
INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM (VIS) ALARM CABLE
CONNECTED TO THE DRIVER'S FULL FUNCTION CREW
STATION (FFCS) BY THE VEHICLE CREWMAN IS
PROHIBITED. SUCH ACTION MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR
DEATH. EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY ALSO RESULT. THIS
CABLE ENABLES THE VEHICLE HAZARD WARNING TONES
TO BE INSERTED DIRECTLY INTO THE INTERCOM SYSTEM,
SO THAT THESE WARNING TONES CAN BE INSTANTLY
HEARD BY ALL OF THE VEHICLE CREWMEMBERS. ONLY
THE UNIT MAINTAINER IS AUTHORIZED TO REMOVE AND
REPLACE THE ALARM CABLE. REFER TO THE
APPROPRIATE VIS TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS FOR
OPERATOR, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION
Do not let the silicone compound touch
electrical contacts or surfaces.
NOTE
During vehicle operation tank crewmen are only authorized to
disconnect the drop cord [attached to the left ear cup of the
Combat Vehicle Crewman (CVC) Headset] from the Bailout
Cable Assembly (Spaghetti Cord). This cable is connected
directly to the VIS FFCS or Driver Alarm Cable. No other VIS
cables may be removed/bypassed/replaced by the crewman.
During PMCS only the Bailout Cable Assembly may be
disconnected from the FFCS or Alarm Cable for cleaning and
application of silicone gel to the connector O-ring. Upon
completion of PMCS the Bailout Cable Assembly(s) should
immediately be re-connected. Refer to the VIS Operator's
Manual for instructions. All other maintenance should be
referred to the Unit Maintainer.
1.
Clean the surfaces of headset bailout cable connector Orings
2.
Apply silicone compound to headset bailout cable connector
Orings.
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