Section VI
No. 11
A simple modification can produce delays of approximately 12 seconds for grenades when fired from Grenade Launchers (Section IV, No. 5).
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
- Grenade
- Nail
- Knife
- Pliers
- Safety fuse
NOTE: Any safety or improvised fuse may be used. However, since different time delays will result, determine the burning rate of the fuse first.
PROCEDURE
1. Unscrew fuse mechanism from body of grenade and remove. Pliers may have to be used.
2. Carefully cut with knife or break off detonator at crimp and save for later use.
CAUTION: If detonator is cut or broken below the crimp, detonation may occur and severe injuries could result.
3. Remove safety pin pull ring and lever, letting striker hit the primer. Place fuse mechanism aside until delay fuse powder mix in mechanism is completely burned.
4. Remove pin, spring, and striker.
5. Remove primer from fuse mechanism by pushing nail through bottom end of primer hole and tapping with hammer.
6. Insert safety fuse through top of primer hole. Enlarge hole If necessary. The fuse should go completely through the hole.
7. Insert fuse into detonator and tape it securely to modified fuse mechanism.
NOTE: Be sure that fuse rests firmly against detonator at all times.
8. Screw modified fuse mechanism back into grenade. Grenade is now reactor for use.
NOTE: If time delay is used for Improvised Grenade Launchers (Section IV, No. 5) -
1. Wrap tape around safety fuse.
2. Securely tape fuse to grenade.
3. Load grenade in launcher. Grenade will explode in approximately 12 seconds after safety fuse burns up to bottom of grenade.
