Description
This fuze is of the delay, mechanical, handset type where a clockwork-release lever closes an electric circuit. It is housed in a cylindrical steel case with a hinged lid. In the top of the case is a dial with a setting indicator and arrows showing the direction to turn the indicator. A knurled knob on the side of the case locks the lid in closed position. A knob in the center of the clock face, attached to the setting indicator dial, is used to set the clock at the desired time delay. On the face of the clock is the inscription in Russian, “To set, use only knob on face of dial.” A winding post is located on the bottom of the case and a winding key is provided. Two electric wire leads project out of the base of the case. This fuze is about 5 inches in diameter and more than 3 1/2 inches in height. It weighs about 1.5 pounds. The fuze is accurate to within 4 hours at a 10-day delay setting.
This fuze is used for electrical detonation of mines and charges at any preset time within 10 days.
Functioning
After lapse of a preset delay period, the clockwork-release lever trips the spring-loaded striker which closes the circuit between the two electric leads in the bottom of the fuze.
Hazardous Components
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Physical Data
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