TM 31-210
Improvised Munitions Handbook
| Section VI |
No. 9 |
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TIME DELAY GRENADE |
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| This delay mechanism makes it possible to use an ordinary grenade as a time bomb. | |
| MATERIALS REQUIRED: | |
| Grenade | |
| Fuse cord | |
| PROCEDURE: | |
| 1. bend end of safety lever upward to form a hook. make a single loop of fuse cord around the center of the grenade body and safety lever. Tie a knot of the non-slip variety at the safety lever. |
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| NOTE: The loop must be tight enough to hold the safety lever in position when the pin is removed. |
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2. Measuring from the knot along the free end of the fuse cord, measure off a length of fuse cord that will give the desired delay time. Cut off the excess fuse cord. |
| HOW TO USE: | |
| 1. Place hand around grenade and safety lever so safety lever is held in place. Carefully remove pin. |
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| 2. Emplace grenade in desired location while holding grenade and safety lever. | |
| 3. Very carefully remove hand from grenade and safety lever, making sure that the fuse cord holds the safety lever in place. | |
| CAUTION: If loop and knot of fuse cord do not hold for any reason and the safety lever is released, the grenade will explode after the regular delay time. |
| 4. Light free end of fuse. |
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