TM 5-3820-205-10-2
CHAPTER 4
DEMOLITION OF THE JAW CRUSHER TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
82. General
When capture or abandonment of the jaw
crusher to an enemy is imminent, the unit commander
responsible must make the decision either to destroy the
equipment or to render it inoperative. Based on this
decision, orders are issued which cover the desired
extent of destruction. Whatever method of demolition is
employed, it is essential to destroy the same vital parts
of all jaw crushers and all corresponding repair parts.
83. Demolition to Render the Jaw Crusher
Inoperative
a.
Demolition by Mechanical Means. Use sledge
hammers, crowbars, picks, axes, or other heavy tools
that may be available, together with the tools normally
included with the jaw crusher, to destroy the following:
Note
The following steps are minimum
requirements for this method.
(1)
Fuel pump, manifold, radiators, fuel filter,
and instruments.
(2)
Discharge and feeder conveyors.
(3)
Motors, drive belts, and pulleys.
(4)
Conveyor rollers, tires, and control box.
(5)
Lights, electrical panels, and electrical
cables.
b.
Demolition by Misuse. Perform the following
steps to render the jaw crusher inoperative.
Note
The following steps are minimum
requirements for this method.
(1)
Drain the engine.
(2)
Drain all gear housings.
(3)
Drain hydraulic tank.
(4)
Throw sand, mud, and other foreign
substances into the oil filter openings and
engine crankcase.
(5)
Drain the cooling system.
(6)
Throw dirt or sand into the radiator and
fuel tank.
(7)
Operate the engine at full speed until
failure occurs.
84. Demolition by Explosives or Weapons Fire
a.
Explosives. Place as many of the charges
shown on figure 62 as the situation permits and detonate
them simultaneously with a detonating cord and a
suitable detonator.
Note
The charges in steps 1 and 2 are
minimum
requirements
for
this
method.
(1)
One ½ lb charge between injection pump
and engine block.
(2)
Two ½ lb charges on engine clutch.
(3)
One ½ lb charge on conveyor motor.
(4)
Two ½ lb charges on main electrical
panel.
(5)
One ½ lb charge on vibrating screen
motor.
(6)
Two ½ lb charges on axle housings.
(7)
One ½ lb charge on feeder conveyor
motor.
(8)
Six ½ lb charges between crusher jaws.
b.
Weapons Fire. Fire on the jaw crusher with the
heaviest practical weapons available.
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