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12.40.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION – continued
12.40.6. Installation
a. Install shorting wire (3) on cartridge (9), if not
installed, before handling.
(1) Cut a 4 INCH length of lockwire. Use wire
(item 226, App F).
(2) Wrap one end of wire (3) around screw (4).
(3) Wrap other end of wire (3) around terminal
(7).
CAUTION
Damage to sensor housing wires may oc-
cur if wrench is not fitted properly on
wrench flats.
b. Install cartridge (9) on sensor housing (10).
Torque cartridge (9) to 100 INCH-POUNDS.
(1) Lubricate new packing (11). Use petrolatum
(item 138, App F).
(2) Install packing (11) on cartridge (9).
(3) Install shim(s) (9.1) (if removed).
(4) Install cartridge (9) on sensor housing (10).
(5) Hold sensor housing (10). Use open end
wrench.
(6) Torque cartridge (9) to 100 INCH-POUNDS.
Use crowfoot and torque wrench.
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