TM 31-210
Improvised Munitions Handbook
| Section VII |
No. 10 |
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BICYCLE GENERATOR POWER SOURCE |
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| A 6 volt, 3 watt bicycle generator will set off one or two blasting caps (connected in series) or an igniter. | |
| MATERIALS REQUIRED: | |
| Bicycle generator (6 volts, 3 watt) | |
| Copper wire | |
| Knife | |
| PROCEDURE: | |
| 1. Strip about 4 in. (10 cm) of coating from both ends of 2 copper wires. Scrape ends with knife until metal is shiny. |
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| 2. Connect the end of one wire to the generator terminal. | |
| 3. Attach the end of the second wire to generator case. This wire may be wrapped around convenient projection, taped, or simply held against the case with the hand. |
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| HOW TO USE: | |
| 1. Connect free ends of wires to blasting cap or squib leads. | |
| CAUTION: If drive wheel is rotated, explosive may be set off. |
| 2. Run the drive wheel firmly and rapidly across the palm of the hand to activate generator. |
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