45. Pull Fuze 35, Modified (Zug- und Zerschneidezünder 35 umgeändert; Z.u.Z.Z. 35)

a. Description. The pull fuze 35 modified (fig. 54), is an instantaneous, mechanical type containing a spring-loaded striker with a pin release. The fuze is identical to the pull, tension-release fuze 35 (par. 53), except that the trip wire hole at the end of the pull cylinder is cut off. This prevents the fuze from functioning by tension release and allows it to function only by pull. This fuze is also called Zugzünder (Schlagzünder) or pull fuze (percussion fuze) and has the words NUR ZUG-ZÜNDER (pull fuze only) stamped on the base.

b. Employment. This fuze is used with stake mines (par. 87) and the S-mine (par. 85). It is also used in the side fuze wells of Tellermines and in booby traps employing trip wires.

c. Functioning.

(1)

A pull of approximately 40 pounds on the trip wire attached to the safety pin pulls the pin out of the fuze.

(2)

The pull cylinder, under pressure of the main spring, moves downward until the stri-ker-retaining pins escape into the lower recess, releasing the spring loaded striker against the percussion cap firing the detonator.

d. Installing and Arming.

(1)

Insert a detonator into the base of the fuze.

(2)

Screw the fuze into a mine or charge.

(3)

Attach a slack trip wire to an anchor and to the safety-pin ring.

(4)

Unscrew the retaining nut from the end of the safety pin.

e. Neutralizing.

(1)

Cut any slack trip wires.

(2)

Wire or tape the safety pin securely in place.

(3)

Unscrew the fuze from the mine.

(4)

Remove the detonator from the fuze.

f. Packing. Sixteen fuzes are packed in a tin box.