Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the RPG-7 Grenade Launcher. Erik Lawrence

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      Figure 1-4 The rocket assisted grenade consists of the following main parts

      Safety When Handling Rounds

      •To avoid damage and possible detonation, do not drop the grenades, powder charge, and assemble rounds.

      •Carry grenades and their charges in the authorized carriers or packing.

      •Protect the grenades and powder charges from moisture, dampness, and direct sunlight.

      •Open the case and remove the booster section only before firing. If a grenade prepared for firing is not to be used, unscrew the booster section off the grenade, place it back in the plastic packaging tube to protect the booster thoroughly from damage, moisture, and dampness. Screw the protective cap back onto the rear of the grenade.

      •Remove the safety cap from the fuse nose only before loading the grenade launcher. If the grenade has not been fired, fit the safety cap onto the fuse diaphragm for proper restorage.

      •Protective caps, safety caps and pins should be kept until after the warhead is fired.

      •When firing in rain and hail, do not remove the safety cap from the nose of the fuse. This will prevent premature detonation.

      •Keep the grenades and boosters in sub units stored in a cool and dry area, out of direct sunlight to avoid deterioration of the explosives.