78. REFERENCES.
References pertaining to the care and use of flame throwers include:
AR 850-20 Precautions in Handling Gasoline
AR 850-60 Compressed Gas Cylinders; Safe Handling,
Storing, Shipping, Using
FM 31-50 Attack on a Fortified Position and Combat in
Towns
FM 100-5 Operations
TM 3-220 Decontamination
TM 9-850 Cleaning, Preserving, Lubricating, and Welding
Materials and Similar Items Issued by
the Ordnance Department
INDEX
_Paragraphs_
- A -
Adjustable-end wrench, 10_a_, 48_a_
Adjustment of fire, 25, 26_c_
After firing, 30, 55, 56
After six missions, 56
Aging of fuel, 35_j_
Aiming, 25, 26_c_, 34
Air compressor, 32_a_, 32_b_, 39_a_
Alcohol, 35_a_
Angles of tanks when firing, 24_b_
Anti-seize compound
source of, 48_b_
use of, 58_b_, 70_c_, 73_c_
Assistants, 4_f_, 15
Atomizer hole
cleaning, 52_i_
description, 75_a_
- B -
Barrel
adjustment, 52_e_, 75_d_
cleaning, 55_d_, 55_i_
damage to, 62, 75_e_
description, 75_a_
maintenance, 62, 75_e_
Barrel and valve-body assembly, 75
Bleeders, 32_c_
Burning time of fuels, 34
Bursts, 4_b_, 9_b_, 25_c_, 28, 29
Bushing, pipe, 3/4 inch by 1/2 inch, 8, 10_b_, 48_b_
- C -
Cap, diaphragm, 75
Capacity, fuel, 9_e_, 68_a_
Carrier
adjustment, 19, 56_e_, 60, 71
description, 5_a_, 71_a_
installation, 71_c_
maintenance, 71_e_
preventive maintenance, 51, 55_h_
removal, 71_b_
Carrier frame, 71
Carrier pack, 71
Carrying the flame thrower, 19, 20, 55_b_, 56_e_, 60, 71
Catalog, 48_b_
Charging of pressure tank, 4_g_, 32, 33, 61_c_, 66_a_
Check valve
description, 66_a_
installation, 66_b_
operation, 31, 32, 53_d_
removal, 66_b_
replacement, 66_e_
Cleaning
gun, 49_a_, 55, 56_f_, 58_c_, 74_d_, 75_e_, 76_d_
tank group, 55, 58_c_, 68_c_, 71_e_
Cold weather, 34-36, 44, 49, 64
Compound, anti-seize
source of, 48_b_
use of, 58_b_, 70_c_, 73_c_
Compound, pipe thread (anti-seize), 48_b_, 58_b_, 70_c_, 73_c_
Compressed air
charging apparatus, 32, 33, 46, 48_b_
leaks, 56_b_, 61_c_
release of, 66_b_
volume required, 9_g_, 32_c_
Compressor, air, 32_a_, 32_b_
Controls, 14, 21, 26, 61, 74, 76
Cord
description, 71_a_
installation, 71_c_
replacement, 48_b_, 60, 71_e_
tightening, 51_h_, 60, 71_d_
Cotter pins, 71
Coupling plug, 10_f_, 17, 39_c_, 48_b_, 70
Coupling washer, 10_b_, 48_b_, 58_f_, 70, 73_d_
Coverplate, 76
Cubage, 9_d_
Crankcase drainings, 36
Cylinders
destruction, 46
number required, 9_g_, 32_b_
use of, in charging, 32, 33
use of, in filling, 39
- D -
Dampness
effect on fuel, 35_e_
effect on ignition cylinder, 31, 41
effect on thickener, 35_e_
effect on weapon, 41, 51_g_, 71_e_, 77_b_
Deflector tube, 12_j_, 69, 77_a_
Description of flame thrower, 5, 65-76
Destruction
accessories, 46_b_, _d_
flame thrower, 46_a_
fuel, 46_c_
ignition cylinders, 30_a_, 46_f_
thickener, 46_e_
Diaphragm, 75
Diaphragm cap, 75
Diaphragm support, 75
Diaphragm, valve, assembly, 10_b_, 48_b_, 56_e_, 58_a_, 74, 75
Diaphragm washer, 75
Diesel oil, 35, 36, 40
Differences in models, 7
Diffusion-pipe assembly, 67, 68
Dimensions, 9_d_
Discharge time, 9_b_
Dome-type regulator, 67_d_
Drums, 35-40
Duration of fire, 9_b_, 34
Dust
blowing out, 33_j_
effect on operation, 42
- E -
E1 ignition cylinders, 18_a_, 31
E3 portable flame thrower, 7_a_
Engineers’ wrenches, 10_a_, 48_a_
- F -
Filling fuel tanks
by blowing, 39
by force pump, 38
by pouring, 37
service when filling, 53
Filling plug, 37, 39, 49, 51_d_, 56_b_, 69
Filling with fuel, 4_g_, 34-40
Fire precautions, 15_c_, 40, 55
Firers, 4_f_, 15
Firing technique, 26-30, 54, 56_b_
Flexible shaft, valve
adjustment, 66_d_
description, 66_a_
installation, 66_c_
lubrication, 49
removal, 66_b_
Frame clamp, 68_a_, 71
Fuel
capacity, 9_e_, 68_a_
characteristics, 34
destruction, 46_c_
left in tanks, 24_b_
per 100 fillings, 9_g_
precautions, 35-40, 41
preparation, 35, 40
ranges, 22
weight, 9_c_
Fuel-filling hose, 39
Fuel-filling line, 39, 46_b_
Fuel hose
description, 70_a_
installation, 70_c_, 73_c_, 75
length, 9_d_
maintenance, 40_j_, 52, 73_d_
removal, 40_j_, 70_b_, 73_b_, 75
replacement, 5_b_, 48_b_, 58, 70, 73
stiffening of, 21
Fuel oils, 35, 36, 40
Fuel tanks
angle when firing, 24_b_
cleaning, 53_a_, 53_b_
description, 5_a_, 68_a_
fuel level, 53_b_, 68_a_
inspection, 53_a_
installation, 68_b_
maintenance, 68_c_
removal, 68_b_
Fuel valve
adjustment, 61_a_
cleaning, 56_f_, 61_d_
description, 5_b_, 74_a_, 75_a_
effects of dirt, 42
failure to close, 62
installation, 61_a_, 74_c_, 75_c_
leaks, 56, 58
lubrication, 49
operation, 14_c_, 26_b_, 61_a_, 74_a_, 75_a_
removal, 74_b_, 75_b_
testing, 56_c_
Funnel, 35-37
- G -
Gage, fuel-tank testing, 48_b_, 56_b_, 67_d_
Gage, pressure testing, 48_b_, 53_d_, 56_b_, 67_d_
Gasoline, in fuels, 34-40, 43, 44
Gloves, 20_g_
Grease, 49
Grip safety, 14_c_, 49, 56_d_, 62, 74
Grip support, 74
Gun
assembling, 74-76
carrying, 25
cleaning, 55_d_, 55_i_, 56_f_, 74_d_, 75_e_, 76_d_
description, 5_b_, 14, 72, 74-76
disassembling, 74-76
length, 9_d_
lubrication, 49
mounting board, 10_e_
preventive maintenance, 50, 52, 54-56
requisitioning, 5_b_
storage, 12_g_
Gun group
assembling, 72-76
connecting to tank group, 17, 70, 73
description, 5_b_, 14, 72-76
disassembly, 72-76
lubrication, 49
maintenance, 72-76
preventive maintenance, 50, 52, 54-56
storage, 12_g_
weight, 9_c_
- H -
Heat, effect on fuel, 34-36, 40, 43
Hex wrenches, 10_a_, 48_a_, 67_d_, 76_b_, 76_c_
Hose connector, 68_a_
Hose, fuel
description, 73_a_
installation, 70_c_, 73_c_, 75
length, 9_d_
maintenance, 40_j_, 73_d_
removal, 40_j_, 70_c_, 73_b_, 75
replacement, 5_b_, 48_b_, 58, 70, 73
stiffening of, 21
- I -
Identification, 6
Ignition action, 14_b_, 44, 76_a_
Ignition cylinders
action, 14_b_, 31, 76_a_
description, 31, 76_a_
destruction, 30_a_, 46_f_
discarding, 30_a_
duration of fire, 9_b_
failure, 54_a_, 63, 64
loading of gun, 18, 76_a_
packing, 10_c_, 31
precautions, 18, 20, 31
storing, 31, 41
use in training, 15_b_, 18_a_, 30_a_
Ignition failure, 18, 26, 31, 44, 54_a_, 63, 64, 76_d_
Ignition head
assembling, 76_c_
cleaning, 49, 52, 54_a_, 76_d_
description, 5_b_, 76_a_
disassembling, 18, 76_b_
effects of dirt, 42, 52
failure, 54_a_, 63, 64, 76_d_
installation, 76_c_
loading, 18, 76_a_
lubrication, 49, 76_d_
maintenance, 76_d_
removal, 76_b_
Ignition-head body, 76
Ignition shield, 18, 52_d_, 54_a_, 55_d_, 76
Immersion, effects of, 41
Incendiary effects, 3, 34, 44
Interchanging with E3, 7_a_
Interchanging with M1 or M1A1, 7_b_, 8
- J -
Jungle ranges, 22
- K -
Kerosene, 35_a_, 36_a_, 40
Kit
tool, 10, 77_a_
spare parts, 10, 77_a_
service, 48
- L -
Lapping needle and nozzle, 75_e_
Latch, 76
Leaded gasoline, 40_n_
Leaks
fuel, 56, 58, 66_b_, 68-70, 73-75
pressure, 21, 51_b_, 53_d_, 56_b_, 61_c_, 66_b_
Left valve grip, 74
Line, fuel-filling, 39
Lines, charging and filling
destruction, 46
source, 48_b_
use, 32, 33
Liquid fuels
aiming, 25
characteristics, 34
filling, 37, 38
precautions, 36-40
preparation, 35, 40
ranges, 22, 34
Loading ignition cylinder, 18, 76_a_
Lubrication, 49
- M -
Marking, 6, 18_a_
M1 and M1A1 portable flame throwers, 7_b_, 8
Moisture
effect on fuel, 35_e_
effect on ignition cylinder, 31, 41
effect on thickener, 35_e_
effect on weapon, 41, 51_g_, 71_e_, 77_b_
Mounting board, 12_g_
- N -
Needle
adjustment, 52_e_, 75_d_
cleaning, 52, 55_d_
description, 75_a_
installation, 75_c_
leaks, 58
removal, 75_b_
Nitrogen
charging apparatus, 32, 33, 46, 48_b_
leaks, 56_b_, 61_c_
release of, 66_b_
volume required, 9_g_, 32_c_
Nozzle
adjustment, 52_e_, 56_b_, 75_d_
cleaning, 52, 55_d_
description, 75_a_
leaks, 56_b_, 58, 75_e_
- O -
Oxygen, hazard from use, 32_c_
- P -
Packing chest
cubage, 9_d_
dimensions, 9_d_
opening, 12
use of, 12, 30
weight, 9_c_
Paddle, 35, 36
Painting, 13, 41, 68_c_
Pins, (carrier) 71
Plug, coupling, 10_f_, 17, 39_c_, 48_b_, 70
Plug, filling, 37, 39, 49, 51_d_, 56_b_, 69
Plug-retainer assembly, 69
Plug, safety-head, 37, 39, 49, 51_d_, 69
Plug, testing, 56_b_, 67_d_
Point-blank range, 22
Positions, firing, 24
Precautions
in training, 15
when charging, 33
when filling with fuel, 37-40
when firing, 22_a_, 24_d_
when preparing fuel, 35, 36, 40
when servicing, 57
with cylinder, 18, 31, 57
with gun, 20
Pressure
charging, 32, 33
charging apparatus, 32, 33, 46, 48_b_
lack of, 56_b_, 61
leaks, 56_b_, 61_c_
pounds of, 9_f_, 32, 56_b_
release of, 66_b_
testing for, 53_d_, 56_b_
Pressure regulator
adjustment, 56_b_, 59, 67_d_
description, 5_a_, 67_a_
effects of dirt, 42
installation, 66_c_, 67_c_
removal, 67_b_
replacement, 48_b_, 56_b_, 59, 67
testing, 56_b_, 61_b_, 67_d_
Pressure tank
charging, 32, 33
description, 5_a_, 66_a_
installation, 66_c_
removal, 66_b_
replacement, 4_g_, 48_b_
Pressure tank and valve assembly
adjustment, 66_d_
description, 5_a_, 66_a_
installation, 66_c_
maintenance, 66_e_
removal, 66_b_
testing for leaks, 53_d_
Pressure-tank clamp
description, 66_a_
installation, 66_c_
removal, 66_b_
repair, 51_e_
Pressure-tank valve
description, 5_a_, 66_a_
effects of dirt, 42
installation, 66_c_
operation, 14_a_, 21, 55_g_, 61_b_
removal, 66_b_
replacement, 48_b_, 66_e_
testing, 51_a_, 53_c_
Pressure-tank valve handle, 14_a_, 21, 48_b_, 66
Preventive maintenance services, 50-56
Pump
force, 38
air, 39_a_
- R -
Rain, effect on firing, 41, 77_b_
Ranges, 4_c_, 15_b_, 15_c_, 22, 61, 67_d_
Recoil, 24_c_
Records, 2, 49_a_
References, 1_b_, 78
Regulator tube, 66, 67
Removal of tank group, 55_b_, 66-71
Right valve grip, 74
Rocker arm, 49, 74, 75_a_
- S -
Safety, grip, 14_c_, 62, 74
Safety-head plug, 37, 39, 51_d_, 69
Safety head, replacement, 51_d_, 54_b_, 55_f_, 56_b_, 59, 69
Screening effect, 3, 34
Screw drivers, 10_a_, 48_a_, 52_f_, 74_c_, 75_d_, 76_b_
Seine cord
description, 71_a_
installation, 71_c_
replacement, 48_b_, 60, 71_e_
tightening, 51_h_, 60, 71_d_
Service kit, 48
Service, on receipt of equipment, 12, 13
Set-screw wrenches, 10_a_, 48_a_, 67_d_, 76_b_, 76_c_
Shield, ignition, 18, 52_d_, 54_a_, 55_d_, 76
Shipment, 77
Short range, causes of, 61
Sighting, 25
Skids, use of, 24
Smoke, 3, 34
Smoking, 15, 40_d_
Snap ring, 76
Soaking the target, 29
Spare parts in service kit, 48, 77_a_
Spare parts kit, 10_b_
Spray of fuel, 61_a_
Spring case
cleaning, 52_j_, 76_d_
description, 76
effects of dust, 42, 52_j_
general, 10_b_, 18, 31, 76
lubrication at, 49, 52_j_, 76_d_
maintenance, 76_d_
replacement, 48_b_, 63_b_, 76_d_
Spring retainer and plug, 52_g_, 75
Spring, trigger, 63_d_, 76
Spring-type regulator, 67_d_
Spring, valve, 75
Spring, valve-grip, 74
Stem, pressure valve, 66_d_
Storage
charging lines, 42
cylinders, 33, 77_a_
filling lines, 42
flame thrower, 12, 30_f_, 41, 42, 77
fuel, 35_j_, 36_i_, 40
ignition cylinders, 31
Straps, adjustment, 19, 51_i_, 60_b_, 71_d_
Sun, exposure of flame thrower to, 40, 43
Support, diaphragm, 75
- T -
Tactics, 3, 4_e_
Tank connector, 68_a_
Tank coupling
cleaning, 70_d_
description, 70_a_
installation, 70_c_
leaks, 58, 70_d_
maintenance, 51_c_, 70_c_, 70_d_, 73_d_
operation, 17, 70, 73_a_
removal, 70_b_
testing, 51_c_
Tank group
adjustment, 66-71
carrying, 19, 24, 55_b_, 71
connecting to gun, 4_g_, 17, 70
description, 5_a_, 65-71
dimensions, 9_d_
interchanging, 4_g_, 17, 70
installation, 66-71
maintenance, 66-71
preventive maintenance, 50, 51, 53-56
removal, 55_b_, 66-71
requisitioning, 5_a_
weight, 9_c_
Targets, 3, 25
Temperature, effects of, 34-36, 40, 43, 44, 49, 64
Test firing, 12_k_, 35_k_, 36_h_, 56_b_
Thickened fuel
aiming, 25_c_, 26_c_
characteristics, 34
filling, 37-39
precautions, 35, 39, 40
preparation, 35, 40
ranges, 22, 34
Thickener
destruction, 46_e_
quantity, 9_g_, 35
storage, 35
use, 35
Time of discharge, 9_b_
Tool kit, 10_a_, 77_a_
Training, 15, 30_a_
Trigger, 14_b_, 26_a_, 49, 52, 63, 76
Trigger rod
description, 76_a_
lubrication, 49
maintenance, 52_l_, 76_d_
Trigger screw, 76
Trigger spring, 52_k_, 63_d_, 76
- U -
Underbrush, 22_b_
Uses of flame throwers, 3
- V -
Valve-adjusting wrench
source, 48_a_
use, 75_d_
Valve, pressure-tank, 75
Valve-diaphragm assembly, 10, 48_b_, 56_c_, 58_a_, 74, 75
Valve flexible shaft
adjustment, 66_d_
description, 66_a_
installation, 66_c_
lubrication, 49
removal, 66_b_
Valve grip
action, 14_c_, 74_a_
description, 74_a_
effects of dirt, 42
installation, 74_c_
leaks, 58_a_
lubrication, 49, 56_d_, 74_d_
maintenance, 74_d_
removal, 74_b_
Valve-grip spring, 74
Valve lever
description, 74_a_
installation, 74_c_
lubrication, 49
operation, 14_c_, 62, 74_a_
play, 52_e_
removal, 74_b_
Valve needle
adjustment, 52_e_, 75_d_
cleaning, 52, 55_d_
description, 75_a_
installation, 75_c_
leaks, 58
removal, 75_b_, 75_e_
Valve, fuel
adjustment, 61_a_
cleaning, 56_f_, 61_d_
description, 5_b_, 74_a_, 75_a_
effects of dirt, 42
failure to close, 62
installation, 61_a_, 74_c_, 75_c_
leaks, 56_c_, 58
lubrication, 49
operation, 14_c_, 26_b_, 61_a_, 74_a_, 75_a_
removal, 74_c_, 75_c_
testing, 56_c_
Valve pressure-tank
description, 5_a_, 66_a_
effects of dirt, 42
installation, 66_c_
operation, 14_a_, 21, 55_g_, 61_b_
removal, 66_b_
replacement, 48_b_, 66_e_
testing, 51_a_, 53_c_
Valve spring, 75
Void in fuel tanks, 53_b_, 68_a_
- W -
Washer, coupling, 10_b_, 48_b_, 70, 73_d_
Washer, diaphragm, 75
Water
and ignition cylinder, 31, 41
effect on fuel, 35_e_
effect on thickener, 35_e_
effect on weapon, 41, 51_g_, 71_e_
use in testing, 56_b_, 67_d_
use in training, 15
Weights, 4_d_, 9_c_
Wind, effects of, 23, 45
Wrenches, 10_a_, 48_a_, 67_d_
- Y -
Yoke, 75
Yoke block, 75
Yoke shaft, 75
_NOTES_
REPRODUCTION PLANT
CHEMICAL WARFARE SCHOOL
EDGEWOOD ARSENAL MD
1944