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TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download

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TM 9-2350-358-BD 3-15. SWITCHES, DAMAGED - CONTINUED Personnel/Time Required: • 1 soldier • 0.3 hour Materials/Tools: • Tape, insulation, electrical (item 63, Appendix C) • Toggle switch, single-pole, single-throw (item 68, Appendix C) Procedural Steps: CAUTION Do not use the following procedure on momentary switches. For example, starter switch, or further damage to equipment will occur. 1. Turn off MASTER power switch. 2. Remove or cut wires connected to damaged switch. 3. Splice wires together (para 3-10), bypassing switch. 4. Insulate and secure wires with electrical tape. 5. Record BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. 3-16. CIRCUIT BREAKERS, DAMAGED Bypassing a circuit breaker is a quick repair but may create more damage to the circuit. The circuit must be checked for shorts before bypassing a circuit breaker. 3-20