Removal of the Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle
TASK 26-23-41-000-004-B
Removal of the Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 26-23-41-861-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 26-23-41-020-061-B
[Rev.10 from 2021]
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Removal of the Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT IS HEAVY (MORE THAN 12 KG (26.5 lb)) AND CAN CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.
WARNING:
IF YOU REMOVE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLES IN A CLOSED HANGAR, MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS A FLOW OF NEW AIR IN THE HANGAR.
CAUTION:
BEFORE YOU INSTALL/REMOVE THE GSE-TOOL, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE APPLICABLE GSE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. WHILE YOU OPERATE THIS TOOL, CAREFULLY OBEY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT CAN OCCUR.
1. Reason for the JobNOTE: Two persons are necessary to do this task.
2. Job Set-up InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) |
| No specific | AR | CAP - BLANKING |
| No specific | AR | ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP |
| No specific | AR | INSTALLATION TOOL - TIE WRAP |
| No specific | AR | PLUG - BLANKING |
| No specific | AR | SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER |
| 10-101950-81 | 2 | SHUNT PLUG-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE,HTL |
| 2-100831-1 | AR | PLUG-SHUNT |
| 98D26208003000 | 1 | DEV- R-I,FIRE EXT BOTTLE A321ACF |
| M83723-60-110AN | AR | PROTECTIVE CAP-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 130 | FWD CARGO COMPT AFT BULKHEAD OF AVNCS COMPT TO FWD PRESSURE BULKHEAD OF WING CENTER BOX |
| 131CC, 231VF | |
| 132MW, 825 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 24-42-00-861-001-A | Energize the Ground Service Network from the External Power |
| TASK 25-54-12-000-002-A | Removal of the Ceiling Panels in the Forward Cargo Compartment |
| TASK 25-54-12-000-003-A | Removal of the Sidewall Panels in the Forward Cargo Compartment |
| TASK 26-23-14-000-001-A | Removal of the Halon Filter |
| TASK 52-30-00-860-001-A | Open the FWD or Aft Cargo-Compartment Door with the Yellow Electric Pump |
| TASK 53-22-12-000-001-A | Removal of the Cabin Floor Panels |
| TASK 26-23-00-00 | CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION |
Subtask 26-23-41-861-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Energize the ground service network
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-861-001).
Subtask 26-23-41-865-069-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Energize the ground service network
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-861-001).
B. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 26-23-41-010-059-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | AIR COND/CARGO FIRE/EXTIG/BTL2 | 8WX | C05 |
| 49VU | AIR COND/CARGO/FIRE/EXTIG/BTL1 | 1WX | C04 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | AIR COND/CARGO FIRE/EXTIG/BTL2 | 8WX | C04 |
| 49VU | AIR COND/CARGO/FIRE/EXTIG/BTL1 | 1WX | C03 |
C. Get Access
(1) For the location of this component, refer to Para. Component Location (Ref. AMM D/O 26-23-00-00).
(2) Open the forward cargo-compartment door 825 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
(3) Set the CARGO COMPT LIGHT switch 6LU to the ON position.
(4) Remove the sidewall panel 132MW (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-003).
Subtask 26-23-41-010-059-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) For the location of this component, refer to Para. Component Location (Ref. AMM D/O 26-23-00-00).
(2) Open the forward cargo-compartment door 825 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
(3) Set the CARGO COMPT LIGHT switch 6LU to the ON position.
(4) Remove the sidewall panel 132MW (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-003).
C. Get Access
(1) For the location of this component, refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 26-23-00-00).
(2) If an Additional Center Tank (ACT) is installed:
(a) Remove cabin floor panel 231VF (Ref. AMM TASK 53-22-12-000-001).
(b) Remove ceiling panel 131CC from the cargo compartment (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-002).
(c) Remove sidewall panel 132MW (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-003).
(3) If the ACT is not installed:
(a) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) in position at zone 825.
(b) Open forward cargo-compartment door 825 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
(c) Set CARGO COMPT LIGHT switch 6LU to ON.
(d) Remove sidewall panel 132MW (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-003).
4. Procedure(1) For the location of this component, refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 26-23-00-00).
(2) If an Additional Center Tank (ACT) is installed:
(a) Remove cabin floor panel 231VF (Ref. AMM TASK 53-22-12-000-001).
(b) Remove ceiling panel 131CC from the cargo compartment (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-002).
(c) Remove sidewall panel 132MW (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-003).
(3) If the ACT is not installed:
(a) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) in position at zone 825.
(b) Open forward cargo-compartment door 825 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-860-001).
(c) Set CARGO COMPT LIGHT switch 6LU to ON.
(d) Remove sidewall panel 132MW (Ref. AMM TASK 25-54-12-000-003).
Subtask 26-23-41-020-061-B
A. Removal of the Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle
(1) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (4005WX) as follows:
(a) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
2 Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
3 Put the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT (21) on the cartridges (23).
(e) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(f) Loosen the nuts (5) and disconnect the flexible hoses (4) from the discharge heads (20):
1 Do not remove the safety beaded chain that is installed on the flexible hoses (4). This prevents the cross-connection of the cartridge electrical connectors.
(g) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends and the discharge heads (20).
(h) Loosen the nut (15) and disconnect the flexible hose (14) from the safety relief valve (16).
(i) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line end and the safety relief valve (16).
(j) Remove the nut (8) and the bolt (10) and then move the tie-rod (9) away from the fire extinguisher bottle (1).
(k) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (1) as follows:
2 Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (1) and put it on an applicable support.
(2) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (4010WX) as follows:
(a) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
2 Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
3 Put the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT (47) on the cartridges (49).
(e) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(f) Loosen the nuts (31) and disconnect the rigid pipe (30) from the discharge heads (32):
1 Do not remove the safety beaded chain that is installed on the rigid pipe (30). This prevents the cross-connection of the cartridge electrical connectors.
(g) Remove the halon filters (5010WM and 5011WM) from their brackets as follows:
1 Remove the three screws and the washers from the halon filters (Ref. AMM TASK 26-23-14-000-001).
2 Use the INSTALLATION TOOL - TIE WRAP to attach the halon filters to their brackets. This prevents the halon filters to fall.
3 Push the halon filters until the rigid pipe (30) moves away from the fire extinguisher bottle (27).
(h) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends and the discharge heads (32).
(i) Loosen the nut (42) and disconnect the flexible hose (41) from the safety relief valve (43).
(j) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line end and the safety relief valve (43).
(k) Remove the nut (35) and the bolt (37) and then move the tie-rod (36) away from the fire extinguisher bottle (27).
(l) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (27) as follows:
2 Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (27) and put it on an applicable support.
Subtask 26-23-41-020-061-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (4005WX) as follows:
(a) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(b) Disconnect the electrical connectors (22) as follows:WARNING:
BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE GROUNDED AND THAT YOU INSTALL A SHUNT DEVICE ON IT. USE A CAP OR PLUG AS SHUNT DEVICE (THE CAP OR PLUG WILL SHUNT THE PINS TOGETHER ON THE CARTRIDGE). DO NOT USE A FOIL SHUNT.
IF YOU TOUCH A POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHUNT DEVICE INSTALLED, AN EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR AND CAUSE INJURIES TO YOU.
1 Disconnect the electrical connectors (22) from the cartridges (23). 2 Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
3 Put the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT (21) on the cartridges (23).
NOTE: The M83723-60-110AN PROTECTIVE CAP-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE can be used as an alternative to the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
(c) Remove the nuts (24) and the bonding straps (25) from the ground lug bolts (26). CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(d) Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the pressure switch (3). (e) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(f) Loosen the nuts (5) and disconnect the flexible hoses (4) from the discharge heads (20):
1 Do not remove the safety beaded chain that is installed on the flexible hoses (4). This prevents the cross-connection of the cartridge electrical connectors.
(g) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends and the discharge heads (20).
(h) Loosen the nut (15) and disconnect the flexible hose (14) from the safety relief valve (16).
(i) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line end and the safety relief valve (16).
(j) Remove the nut (8) and the bolt (10) and then move the tie-rod (9) away from the fire extinguisher bottle (1).
(k) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (1) as follows:
WARNING:
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN YOU MOVE A FULL FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. A SUDDEN OR HEAVY SHOCK TO A FULL BOTTLE CAN CAUSE UNWANTED DISCHARGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS.
1 Hold the fire extinguisher bottle (1) and remove the nuts (6), the washers (7) and the bolts (18). 2 Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (1) and put it on an applicable support.
(2) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (4010WX) as follows:
(a) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(b) Disconnect the electrical connectors (48) as follows: WARNING:
BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE GROUNDED AND THAT YOU INSTALL A SHUNT DEVICE ON IT. USE A CAP OR PLUG AS SHUNT DEVICE (THE CAP OR PLUG WILL SHUNT THE PINS TOGETHER ON THE CARTRIDGE). DO NOT USE A FOIL SHUNT.
IF YOU TOUCH A POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHUNT DEVICE INSTALLED, AN EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR AND CAUSE INJURIES TO YOU.
1 Disconnect the electrical connectors (48) from the cartridges (49). 2 Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
3 Put the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT (47) on the cartridges (49).
NOTE: The M83723-60-110AN PROTECTIVE CAP-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE can be used as an alternative to the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
(c) Remove the nuts (50) and the bonding straps (51) from the ground lug bolts (52). CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(d) Disconnect the electrical connector (28) from the pressure switch (29). (e) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(f) Loosen the nuts (31) and disconnect the rigid pipe (30) from the discharge heads (32):
1 Do not remove the safety beaded chain that is installed on the rigid pipe (30). This prevents the cross-connection of the cartridge electrical connectors.
(g) Remove the halon filters (5010WM and 5011WM) from their brackets as follows:
1 Remove the three screws and the washers from the halon filters (Ref. AMM TASK 26-23-14-000-001).
2 Use the INSTALLATION TOOL - TIE WRAP to attach the halon filters to their brackets. This prevents the halon filters to fall.
3 Push the halon filters until the rigid pipe (30) moves away from the fire extinguisher bottle (27).
(h) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends and the discharge heads (32).
(i) Loosen the nut (42) and disconnect the flexible hose (41) from the safety relief valve (43).
(j) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line end and the safety relief valve (43).
(k) Remove the nut (35) and the bolt (37) and then move the tie-rod (36) away from the fire extinguisher bottle (27).
(l) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (27) as follows:
WARNING:
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN YOU MOVE A FULL FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. A SUDDEN OR HEAVY SHOCK TO A FULL BOTTLE CAN CAUSE UNWANTED DISCHARGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS.
1 Hold the fire extinguisher bottle (27) and remove the nuts (33), the washers (34) and the bolts (45). 2 Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (27) and put it on an applicable support.
A. Removal of the Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle
(1) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (4005WX) as follows:
(a) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
2 Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
3 Put the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT (21) on the cartridges (23).
(e) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(f) Loosen the nuts (5) and disconnect the flexible hoses (4) from the discharge heads (20):
1 Do not remove the safety beaded chain that is installed on the flexible hoses (4). This prevents the cross-connection of the cartridge electrical connectors.
(g) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends and the discharge heads (20).
(h) Loosen the nut (15) and disconnect the flexible hose (14) from the safety relief valve (16).
(i) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line end and the safety relief valve (16).
(j) Remove the nut (8) and the bolt (10) and then move the tie-rod (9) away from the fire extinguisher bottle (1).
(k) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (1) as follows:
2 Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (1) and put it on an applicable support.
(2) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (4010WX) as follows:
(a) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
2 Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
3 Put the 10-101950-81 SHUNT PLUG-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE,HTL (47) on the cartridges (49).
(e) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(f) Loosen the nuts (31) and disconnect the rigid pipe (30) from the discharge heads (32):
1 Do not remove the safety beaded chain that is installed on the rigid pipe (30). This prevents the cross-connection of the cartridge electrical connectors.
(g) Remove the halon filters (5010WM and 5011WM) from their brackets as follows:
1 Remove the three screws and the washers from the halon filters (Ref. AMM TASK 26-23-14-000-001).
2 Use the INSTALLATION TOOL - TIE WRAP to attach the halon filters to their brackets. This prevents the halon filters to fall.
3 Push the halon filters until the rigid pipe (30) moves away from the fire extinguisher bottle (27).
(h) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends and the discharge heads (32).
(i) Loosen the nut (42) and disconnect the flexible hose (41) from the safety relief valve (43).
(j) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line end and the safety relief valve (43).
(k) Remove the nut (35) and the bolt (37) and then move the tie-rod (36) away from the fire extinguisher bottle (27).
(l) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (27) as follows:
2 Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (27) and put it on an applicable support.
Subtask 26-23-41-020-061-F ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (4005WX) as follows:
(a) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(b) Disconnect the electrical connectors (22) as follows: WARNING:
BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE GROUNDED AND THAT YOU INSTALL A SHUNT DEVICE ON IT. USE A CAP OR PLUG AS SHUNT DEVICE (THE CAP OR PLUG WILL SHUNT THE PINS TOGETHER ON THE CARTRIDGE). DO NOT USE A FOIL SHUNT.
IF YOU TOUCH A POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHUNT DEVICE INSTALLED, AN EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR AND CAUSE INJURIES TO YOU.
1 Disconnect the electrical connectors (22) from the cartridges (23). 2 Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
3 Put the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT (21) on the cartridges (23).
NOTE: The M83723-60-110AN PROTECTIVE CAP-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE can be used as an alternative to the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
(c) Remove the nuts (24) and the bonding straps (25) from the ground lug bolts (26). CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(d) Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the pressure switch (3). (e) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(f) Loosen the nuts (5) and disconnect the flexible hoses (4) from the discharge heads (20):
1 Do not remove the safety beaded chain that is installed on the flexible hoses (4). This prevents the cross-connection of the cartridge electrical connectors.
(g) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends and the discharge heads (20).
(h) Loosen the nut (15) and disconnect the flexible hose (14) from the safety relief valve (16).
(i) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line end and the safety relief valve (16).
(j) Remove the nut (8) and the bolt (10) and then move the tie-rod (9) away from the fire extinguisher bottle (1).
(k) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (1) as follows:
WARNING:
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN YOU MOVE A FULL FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. A SUDDEN OR HEAVY SHOCK TO A FULL BOTTLE CAN CAUSE UNWANTED DISCHARGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS.
1 Hold the fire extinguisher bottle (1) and remove the nuts (6), the washers (7) and the bolts (18). 2 Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (1) and put it on an applicable support.
(2) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (4010WX) as follows:
(a) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(b) Disconnect the electrical connectors (48) as follows: WARNING:
BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE GROUNDED AND THAT YOU INSTALL A SHUNT DEVICE ON IT. USE A CAP OR PLUG AS SHUNT DEVICE (THE CAP OR PLUG WILL SHUNT THE PINS TOGETHER ON THE CARTRIDGE). DO NOT USE A FOIL SHUNT.
IF YOU TOUCH A POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHUNT DEVICE INSTALLED, AN EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR AND CAUSE INJURIES TO YOU.
1 Disconnect the electrical connectors (48) from the cartridges (49). 2 Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
3 Put the 10-101950-81 SHUNT PLUG-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE,HTL (47) on the cartridges (49).
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
(c) Remove the nuts (50) and the bonding straps (51) from the ground lug bolts (52). CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(d) Disconnect the electrical connector (28) from the pressure switch (29). (e) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(f) Loosen the nuts (31) and disconnect the rigid pipe (30) from the discharge heads (32):
1 Do not remove the safety beaded chain that is installed on the rigid pipe (30). This prevents the cross-connection of the cartridge electrical connectors.
(g) Remove the halon filters (5010WM and 5011WM) from their brackets as follows:
1 Remove the three screws and the washers from the halon filters (Ref. AMM TASK 26-23-14-000-001).
2 Use the INSTALLATION TOOL - TIE WRAP to attach the halon filters to their brackets. This prevents the halon filters to fall.
3 Push the halon filters until the rigid pipe (30) moves away from the fire extinguisher bottle (27).
(h) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends and the discharge heads (32).
(i) Loosen the nut (42) and disconnect the flexible hose (41) from the safety relief valve (43).
(j) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line end and the safety relief valve (43).
(k) Remove the nut (35) and the bolt (37) and then move the tie-rod (36) away from the fire extinguisher bottle (27).
(l) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (27) as follows:
WARNING:
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN YOU MOVE A FULL FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. A SUDDEN OR HEAVY SHOCK TO A FULL BOTTLE CAN CAUSE UNWANTED DISCHARGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS.
1 Hold the fire extinguisher bottle (27) and remove the nuts (33), the washers (34) and the bolts (45). 2 Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (27) and put it on an applicable support.
A. Removal of the Cargo Fire-Extinguisher Bottle
(1) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (4005WX) as follows:
(a) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
2 Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
3 Put the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT (21) on the cartridges (23).
(e) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(f) Loosen the nuts (5) and disconnect the flexible hoses (4) from the discharge heads (20):
1 Do not remove the safety beaded chain that is installed on the flexible hoses (4). This prevents the cross-connection of the cartridge electrical connectors.
(g) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends and the discharge heads (20).
(h) Loosen the nut (15) and disconnect the flexible hose (14) from the safety relief valve (16).
(i) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line end and the safety relief valve (16).
(j) Remove the nut (8) and the bolt (10) and then move the tie-rod (9) away from the fire extinguisher bottle (1).
(k) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (1) as follows:
2 Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (1) and put it on an applicable support.
(2) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (4010WX) as follows:
(a) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
2 Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
3 Put the 10-101950-81 SHUNT PLUG-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE,HTL (47) on the cartridges (49).
(e) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(f) Loosen the nuts (31) and disconnect the rigid pipe (30) from the discharge heads (32):
1 Do not remove the safety beaded chain that is installed on the rigid pipe (30). This prevents the cross-connection of the cartridge electrical connectors.
(g) Remove the halon filters (5010WM and 5011WM) from their brackets as follows:
1 Remove the three screws and the washers from the halon filters (Ref. AMM TASK 26-23-14-000-001).
2 Use the INSTALLATION TOOL - TIE WRAP to attach the halon filters to their brackets. This prevents the halon filters to fall.
3 Push the halon filters until the rigid pipe (30) moves away from the fire extinguisher bottle (27).
(h) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends and the discharge heads (32).
(i) Loosen the nut (42) and disconnect the flexible hose (41) from the safety relief valve (43).
(j) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line end and the safety relief valve (43).
(k) Remove the nut (35) and the bolt (37) and move the tie-rod (36) away from the fire extinguisher bottle (27).
(l) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (27):
2 Remove the nuts (33), the washers (34) and the bolts (45).
3 Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (27) and put it on the applicable support of the 98D26208003000 DEV- R-I,FIRE EXT BOTTLE A321ACF.
(1) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (4005WX) as follows:
(a) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(b) Disconnect the electrical connectors (22) as follows: WARNING:
BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE GROUNDED AND THAT YOU INSTALL A SHUNT DEVICE ON IT. USE A CAP OR PLUG AS SHUNT DEVICE (THE CAP OR PLUG WILL SHUNT THE PINS TOGETHER ON THE CARTRIDGE). DO NOT USE A FOIL SHUNT.
IF YOU TOUCH A POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHUNT DEVICE INSTALLED, AN EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR AND CAUSE INJURIES TO YOU.
1 Disconnect the electrical connectors (22) from the cartridges (23). 2 Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
3 Put the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT (21) on the cartridges (23).
NOTE: The M83723-60-110AN PROTECTIVE CAP-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE can be used as an alternative to the 2-100831-1 PLUG-SHUNT.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
(c) Remove the nuts (24) and the bonding straps (25) from the ground lug bolts (26). CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(d) Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the pressure switch (3). (e) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(f) Loosen the nuts (5) and disconnect the flexible hoses (4) from the discharge heads (20):
1 Do not remove the safety beaded chain that is installed on the flexible hoses (4). This prevents the cross-connection of the cartridge electrical connectors.
(g) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends and the discharge heads (20).
(h) Loosen the nut (15) and disconnect the flexible hose (14) from the safety relief valve (16).
(i) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line end and the safety relief valve (16).
(j) Remove the nut (8) and the bolt (10) and then move the tie-rod (9) away from the fire extinguisher bottle (1).
(k) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (1) as follows:
WARNING:
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN YOU MOVE A FULL FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. A SUDDEN OR HEAVY SHOCK TO A FULL BOTTLE CAN CAUSE UNWANTED DISCHARGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS.
1 Hold the fire extinguisher bottle (1) and remove the nuts (6), the washers (7) and the bolts (18). 2 Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (1) and put it on an applicable support.
(2) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (4010WX) as follows:
(a) Make sure that you are grounded with the ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED WRIST STRAP.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(b) Disconnect the electrical connectors (48) as follows: WARNING:
BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE GROUNDED AND THAT YOU INSTALL A SHUNT DEVICE ON IT. USE A CAP OR PLUG AS SHUNT DEVICE (THE CAP OR PLUG WILL SHUNT THE PINS TOGETHER ON THE CARTRIDGE). DO NOT USE A FOIL SHUNT.
IF YOU TOUCH A POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHUNT DEVICE INSTALLED, AN EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR AND CAUSE INJURIES TO YOU.
1 Disconnect the electrical connectors (48) from the cartridges (49). 2 Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
3 Put the 10-101950-81 SHUNT PLUG-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE,HTL (47) on the cartridges (49).
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR(S) IS(ARE) DISCONNECTED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BONDING STRAP(S).
(c) Remove the nuts (50) and the bonding straps (51) from the ground lug bolts (52). CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT OR CONNECT THEM. CONTAMINATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(d) Disconnect the electrical connector (28) from the pressure switch (29). (e) Put the CAP-BLANKING on each disconnected electrical connector and receptacle.
(f) Loosen the nuts (31) and disconnect the rigid pipe (30) from the discharge heads (32):
1 Do not remove the safety beaded chain that is installed on the rigid pipe (30). This prevents the cross-connection of the cartridge electrical connectors.
(g) Remove the halon filters (5010WM and 5011WM) from their brackets as follows:
1 Remove the three screws and the washers from the halon filters (Ref. AMM TASK 26-23-14-000-001).
2 Use the INSTALLATION TOOL - TIE WRAP to attach the halon filters to their brackets. This prevents the halon filters to fall.
3 Push the halon filters until the rigid pipe (30) moves away from the fire extinguisher bottle (27).
(h) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line ends and the discharge heads (32).
(i) Loosen the nut (42) and disconnect the flexible hose (41) from the safety relief valve (43).
(j) Put the PLUG - BLANKING on the disconnected line end and the safety relief valve (43).
(k) Remove the nut (35) and the bolt (37) and move the tie-rod (36) away from the fire extinguisher bottle (27).
(l) Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (27):
WARNING:
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN YOU MOVE A FULL FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. A SUDDEN OR HEAVY SHOCK TO A FULL BOTTLE CAN CAUSE UNWANTED DISCHARGE AND INJURY TO PERSONS.
1 Use the 98D26208003000 DEV- R-I,FIRE EXT BOTTLE A321ACF to hold the fire extinguisher bottle (27). 2 Remove the nuts (33), the washers (34) and the bolts (45).
3 Remove the fire extinguisher bottle (27) and put it on the applicable support of the 98D26208003000 DEV- R-I,FIRE EXT BOTTLE A321ACF.
Cargo Fire Extinguisher Bottle