Figure 6-4. APE 1236 deactivation furnace (general assembly)

TM 9-1300-277

Ammunition Equipment

(D/AE)

Tooele

for

scrap collection bin. Some installations carry the scrap

metal over a magnet which separates ferrous from

supplemental information.

nonferrous scrap, and others simply collect mixed scrap.

Some installations collect molten lead in ingot molds,

d. The probable ultimate safety limit is much larger

and others simply leave it in the mixed scrap.

than 600 or 800 grains. However, the official limit for

APE 1236's in the field is still 600 grains or 800 grains

c. The quantity of detonating explosives allowed to

per item depending upon the furnace model.

be fed to the Deactivation Furnace is normally limited to

600 grains (0.086 pounds, or 39 grams) per item for

e. Fuel oil consumption is estimated by Tooele AD

retorts having a 2-1/4 inch thick wall and 800 grains

at 9 to 21 gallons per hour, depending upon the work

(0.114 pounds or 52 grams) per item for retorts having a

rate.

3-1/4 inch thick wall. This permits handling of intact

small arms ammunition through 20mm and most

f. The majority of the deactivation furnaces are

artillery fuzes, primers, and the like. Typical feed rates

equipped with KIT E010 pollution control systems (fig.

run about one item per second.

If the furnace

temperature, rate of rotation, and feed rate is not known

for a specific item, then contact the Directorate for

Figure 6-4. APE 1236 deactivation furnace (general assembly).

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