Description
These signals are small, self contained, fused pyrotechnics. They are designed to be ignited by hand at the point of use.
A cylindrical illuminant pellet with first fire composition is pressed into a cardboard case and loaded into a plastic container, first fire end up. A thermalite-type ignitacord fuse, which provides a 3 to 5 second delay, is coiled on top of the illuminant pellet. An igniter cup assembly and a pull wire assembly are inserted into the side tube and sealant is applied to the base of the igniter cup. The fuse end is inserted in the side tube in close proximity with the igniter cup assembly, and the colored top with raised letter is sealed in place. A pull ring is hooked to the pull wire and secured to the bottom of the signal with a safety clip.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
See Also
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Source(s)
TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)
