TB 43-0134
Appendix F
Deactivation of Thermal (THR) Batteries
(firing).
F-1.
Purpose
c.
Deactivation.
To provide a method to ensure the deactivation of CECOM
(1) Mechanical firing of BA-605/U and BA-
managed THR batteries prior to disposition and disposal.
617/U:
F-2.
Equipment
(a) Inspect the unit to determine if the
The materials, equipment and tools listed below are suggested
safety cotter pin (fig. F-l) and the firing pin are in place. If both
to facilitate the required deactivation prior to any disposition
pins are missing, check to see if the striker arm is resting on
and disposal actions. Any other suitable equivalent items are
the primer cap. If both the safety pin and firing pin are missing
acceptable.
from the unit, the battery has already been activated.
a.
Necessary hand tools are contained in tool kit
(b) If both the cotter pin and stainless
TK-101, NSN 5180-(0645178.
steel wire pin are still in place, the unit has NOT been
b.
Any 24 vdc power supply capable of supplying
activated. Handle these batteries with care to avoid accidental
five amps is adequate, e.g., two automotive type batteries in
activation.
series, jeep ignition system, etc.
c.
Concrete block, brick or other fireproof material.
d.
Wire, uninsulated, 16 AWG or larger, as
needed.
e.
12 foot wire, insulated twin lead, 18 AWG or
larger.
f.
10 foot lanyards, parachute cord or twine.
g.
Heat protective gloves, NSN 8415-01-092-3910,
SOS: S9T.
h.
Two small alligator clips with insulating sleeves
(nipple) on clips, NSN 5999-00-8574914, insulating nipple,
NSN 5975-00-763 442.
i.
Two battery clips, NSN 5999-00-0144)433.
F-3.
Deactivation Methods
Figure F-1. Safety and firing pins, BA-605/U and BA-
a.
Mark battery with masking tape. Discoloration
of the tape will show that the battery has been fired.
617/U
WARNING
When activated, THR battery temperatures can exceed 500 F.
b.
Place the battery on a safe heat-resistant
surface. DO NOT hold or touch the battery during activation
F-1
