Tactical ResQmax Operation Manual
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Figure 16a - Open/Close Bleed Screw
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OPEN
Figure 16b - Nylon Tipped Bleed Screw
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OPEN
BLEED
SCREW
Operating the Launcher Bleed Screw
Each Launcher is equipped with the Bleed Screw – located near the Tactical ResQmax label on
the Launcher (Fig. 16a). The Bleed Screw Handle swivels over the Bleed Screw Bolt to permit the
Bleed Screw to be turned without interfering with the Folding Stock.
The first purpose of the Bleed Screw is:
•
to permit the operator, if necessary, to reduce the operating pressure of the Projectile prior
to discharge, following these steps:
1. Open the Nozzle Valve to pressurize the Launcher (Fig. 14, pg. 15).
2. Rotate the Bleed Screw Handle in a counter-clockwise direction until you hear air
escaping.
3. Monitor the Pressure Gauge until the desired operating pressure is achieved.
4. Rotate the Bleed Screw Handle in a clockwise direction to stop the escape of air.
The second purpose of the Bleed Screw is:
•
to permit the operator to bleed off the pressure in the Mechanism in order to remove
a charged Projectile, following these steps:
1. Close the Nozzle Valve in the Launcher (Fig. 15, pg. 15).
2. Rotate the Bleed Screw Handle in a counter-clockwise direction until you hear air
escaping.
3. Monitor the Pressure Gauge until the reading is at “0”.
4. Rotate the Bleed Screw Handle in a clockwise direction to tighten.
5. The Projectile may now be removed by pressing the Safety Push Knob and pulling
the Trigger.
Note:
There is a small
nylon insert
pressed into the
threaded end of
the Bleed Screw
which seals the
mechanism
when the
Bleed Screw is
tightened. If
the Bleed Screw
is removed
entirely, for
maintenance
or any other
reason, ensure
that the
nylon insert
remains fixed
to the Bleed
Screw prior
to returning
the Tactical
ResQmax unit
to service
(Fig. 16b).
