TM-5-5420-279-10
Connecting the Parallel Modules
WARNING
LOSS OF HEARING. PERSONNEL MUST WEAR HEARING PROTECTIVE DEVICES WHEN
OPERATING THE CRANE DURING LAUNCH AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS OR WHEN
WORKING WITHIN 10FT (3M) OF A LAUNCH VEHICLE AT HIGH ENGINE IDLE.
CRUSH HAZARD. DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT IN THE EVENT OF A
SUSPENDED LOAD FALLING FROM THE CRANE. DO NOT STAND CLOSE TO LOADS
SUSPENDED FROM THE CRANE.
CRUSH HAZARD. DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT IF THE CORRECT
PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED FOR ATTACHMENT OF THE BRIDGE MODULE LIFTER
TO THE PARALLEL MODULE.
HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT POWERED BY HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE IS HAZARDOUS. KEEP CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS.
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. EXPOSURE TO HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER PRESSURE IS
HAZARDOUS. IN THE EVENT OF A HOSE OR COMPONENT FAILURE, REMOVE ALL
FLUID CONTAMINATION FROM THE SKIN AND EYES WITH CLEAN WATER AND SEEK
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the lifting slings it is important that care is exercised when
connecting the slings to the crane hook. Ensure that the sling is fitted correctly and does
not become trapped by the hook safety clip.
NOTE
The bridge drive mode setting is determined at the site surveillance stage (Chapter 1
Figure 4.16 Slinging Position for Parallel Module Opening
4.9.3.1
Reposition the crane over the parallel module on flatrack V1 and re-connect the single
leg sling.
4.9.3.2
Remove the slide frame removable rollers and end beam guides and place them on
the ground either side of the launch vehicle for use later.