LOADING:          

 

LANTERN  

1. Unscrew bouchon (fuze assembly) from CS canister body (Defense Technology Part #1082 or CTS Part #6230 or #5230B) . Do not use DefenseTechnology Spede Heat Part #1072 

2. Cut/break spoon at bend

3. Unscrew Lantern cap

4. Insert bouchon through hole in the top of Lantern cap

5. Screw CS Canister body back on to bouchon-hand tighten only

6. Apply thin layer of Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant (Item #81343) To Lantern body threads (non powder-coated)

7. Screw Lantern cap with loaded CS canister onto Lantern body -hand tighten only

8. Lantern is ready to be deployed

 

TOMAHAWK

1.  Unscrew bouchon (fuze assembly) from CS canister body (Defense Technology Part #1016 or CTS Part #8230)  

2.  Unscrew Tomahawk cap

3.  Insert bouchon through top of Tomahawk cap

4.  Screw CS canister body back onto bouchon - hand tighten only

5.  Apply a thin layer of Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant (Part #81343) to Tomahawk body threads (non powder-coated)

6.  Screw Tomahawk cap with loaded CS canister onto Tomahawk body - hand tighten only

7.  Tomahawk is ready to be deployed

 

SPEAR

1.  Unscrew bouchon (fuze assembly) from CS canister body (Defense Technology Part #1016 or CTS Part #8230)

2.  Unscrew Spear cap

3.  Insert bouchon through top of Spear cap

4.  Screw CS canister body back onto bouchon - hand tighten only

5.  Cut mountain bike rubber inner tubes into 1.5" length

6.  Slide rubber tubing over body - ensure ports are covered and there are no kinks in tubing. Inspect rubber for cracks or rips.

7.  Apply a thin layer of Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant (Part # 81343) to Spear body threads (non powder-coated)

8.  Screw Spear cap with loaded CS canister onto Spear body - hand tighten only

9.  Spear is ready to be deployed

 

STORAGE

*  Do not pre-load BurnSafes, if pre-loaded, the munition’s oxidizers can escape 

the canister and pose a flash fire hazard.  Wait to load BurnSafe at the target.

* Placing Burnsafes in individual plastic bags/containers helps protect hands from incidental contact with chemical agent residue

* Remove BurnSafes from plastic bags/containers when ready to deploy

* Replace plastic bags after each use

* Store BurnSafes in external vehicle/storage areas

 

DEPLOYMENT

* Put on your gas mask

*Wear protective clothing, gloves, helmet and eye protection

* Remove from plastic storage bag/container

* Ensure the bouchon, BurnSafe cap and CS canister assemblies are firmly secured to each other and to the BurnSafe bodies

* Prep then pull-pin

* Ensure spoon activates and CS canister ignites - smoke flows from ports

* Deploy

 

INSPECTION/CLEANING

* BurnSafes MUST be inspected before and after each deployment

* BurnSafes MUST be cleaned thoroughly after each deployment

* Latex gloves are recommended when handling BurnSafes for inspection and cleaning

* Clean in a well ventilated area

* Unscrew cap from body

* Unscrew CS canister from cap and discard

* Use a wire-brush, detergent and warm water to clean the tar-like residue out - do not use  any solvents or chemicals that are flammable like WD-40

* Ensure the ports are clear of residue and any obstructions

* The Lantern utilizes a channel at the base and ports in the body to allow the CS gas to vent - ensure the channel / ports are clear

*We recommend UNSMOKE DEGREASE-ALL by Jon-Don for cleaning

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GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

*DO NOT USE "SMOKE GRENADES" - Smoke grenades use a different chemical formula to produce smoke with a substantial increase in flame and heat which is significantly different than the formula / process used by CS Grenades

* Ensure CS canisters are current - check dates on canisters to make sure they have not expired

* BurnSafes can be reloaded during tactical operations, however, ensure that the ports are clear

* Adequate safety precautions should be in place prior to use such as fire extinguishers, etc.