M992A2 Ammo carrier … don't forget the fire wire

PS: The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, Jan, 2005

BEFORE YOU PULL THE ENGINE DECK PLATES TO REMOVE THE M992A2'S POWERBACK, ASK YOURSELF ONE QUESTION, MECHANICS ...

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... "DID YOU REMEMBER TO DISCONNECT THE FIRE WIRES FIRST?"

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"THE FIRE, OR THERMAL, WIRES ARE CONNECTED TO THE BOTTOM OF THOSE PLATES AND WILL SNAP OR RIP LOOSE IF YOU FORGET TO DISCONNECT THEM."

"A NEW FIRE WIRE WILL COST YOU MORE THAN $1,300, SO IT'S AN EXPENSIVE THING TO FORGET."

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LOOK FOR A REMINDER DECAL UNDER THE AIR INTAKE GRILLE.

IF THE DECAL IS MISSING, REPLACE IT WITH NSN 7690-01-329-4634.

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FOLLOW THE DECAL INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID DAMAGING THE FIRE WIRES.

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WARNING

DISCONNECT AFES THERMAL WIRE PRIOR TO REMOVING GRILLES AND REMOVING/INSTALLING THE POWER PACK